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Distance from Shantou to Hamburg

Straight line

8,986 km
5,583 mi · 4,852 NM

By road

10,811 km
6,718 mi

Travel time

128 h 59 min
flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Hamburg?

Shantou (China) and Hamburg (Germany) are very far apart: 8,986 km in a straight line, that is 5,583 miles or 4,852 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Hamburg is 10,811 km (6,718 miles), about 128 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Hamburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.9791°, 79.4197°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shantou from Hamburg?

By road it is 10,811 km (6,718 miles) from Shantou to Hamburg; in a straight line it is 8,986 km (5,583 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Hamburg?

About 128 h 59 min on the fastest route (10,811 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hamburg from Shantou?

Hamburg is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.