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Distance from Shantou to Kraków

Straight line

8,514 km
5,290 mi · 4,597 NM

By road

10,270 km
6,382 mi

Travel time

124 h 21 min
flight ≈ 11 h 9 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Kraków?

Shantou (China) and Kraków (Poland) are very far apart: 8,514 km in a straight line, that is 5,290 miles or 4,597 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Kraków is 10,270 km (6,382 miles), about 124 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Kraków lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Poland. The halfway point is at 47.7627°, 79.5922°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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 Kraków?

By road it is 10,270 km (6,382 miles) from Shantou to Kraków; in a straight line it is 8,514 km (5,290 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Kraków?

About 124 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,270 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kraków from Shantou?

Kraków is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Kraków?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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.