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Distance from Shantou to Hannover

Straight line

9,061 km
5,631 mi · 4,893 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Hannover?

Shantou (China) and Hannover (Germany) are very far apart: 9,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,631 miles or 4,893 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Hannover lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5914°, 78.4249°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Hannover?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Hannover is 9,061 km (5,631 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Hannover from Shantou?

Hannover is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Hannover?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.