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Distance from Shantou to Krefeld

Straight line

9,309 km
5,784 mi · 5,026 NM

By road

11,071 km
6,879 mi

Travel time

131 h 20 min
flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Krefeld?

Shantou (China) and Krefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 9,309 km in a straight line, that is 5,784 miles or 5,026 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Krefeld is 11,071 km (6,879 miles), about 131 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Krefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.1422°, 76.8648°.

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 Krefeld?

By road it is 11,071 km (6,879 miles) from Shantou to Krefeld; in a straight line it is 9,309 km (5,784 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Krefeld?

About 131 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,071 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Krefeld from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Krefeld?

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.