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Distance from Shantou to Köln

Straight line

9,307 km
5,783 mi · 5,025 NM

By road

11,070 km
6,879 mi

Travel time

131 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Köln?

Shantou (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 9,307 km in a straight line, that is 5,783 miles or 5,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Köln is 11,070 km (6,879 miles), about 131 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8577°, 76.6362°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Köln?

By road it is 11,070 km (6,879 miles) from Shantou to Köln; in a straight line it is 9,307 km (5,783 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Köln?

About 131 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,070 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Shantou?

Köln is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.