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Distance from Shantou to Kyiv

Straight line

7,778 km
4,833 mi · 4,200 NM

By road

9,796 km
6,087 mi

Travel time

118 h 39 min
flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Kyiv?

Shantou (China) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,778 km in a straight line, that is 4,833 miles or 4,200 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Kyiv is 9,796 km (6,087 miles), about 118 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Kyiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 45.4043°, 83.2275°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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 Kyiv?

By road it is 9,796 km (6,087 miles) from Shantou to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 7,778 km (4,833 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Kyiv?

About 118 h 39 min on the fastest route (9,796 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Shantou?

Kyiv is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.