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Distance from Shantou to Islington

Straight line

9,687 km
6,020 mi · 5,231 NM

By road

11,600 km
7,208 mi

Travel time

137 h 33 min
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Islington?

Shantou (China) and Islington (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,687 km in a straight line, that is 6,020 miles or 5,231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Islington is 11,600 km (7,208 miles), about 137 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Islington lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.3787°, 75.6595°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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 Islington?

By road it is 11,600 km (7,208 miles) from Shantou to Islington; in a straight line it is 9,687 km (6,020 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Islington?

About 137 h 33 min on the fastest route (11,600 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Islington from Shantou?

Islington is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Islington?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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.