Distance from Shantou to Leeds
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How far is Shantou from Leeds?
Shantou (China) and Leeds (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,621 km in a straight line, that is 5,978 miles or 5,195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shantou, Leeds lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.6210°, 77.5330°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shantou
- Shantou – Jieyang 40 km
- Shantou – Xiamen 186 km
- Shantou – Kowloon 285 km
- Shantou – Shenzhen 286 km
- Shantou – Hong Kong 287 km
- Shantou – Dongguan 306 km
- Shantou – Guangzhou 355 km
- Shantou – Foshan 368 km
- Shantou – Kaohsiung 378 km
Other distances from Leeds
- Leeds – Bradford 13 km
- Leeds – Sheffield 46 km
- Leeds – Manchester 57 km
- Leeds – Preston 76 km
- Leeds – Kingston upon Hull 80 km
- Leeds – Derby 97 km
- Leeds – Nottingham 97 km
- Leeds – Stoke-on-Trent 98 km
- Leeds – Blackpool 99 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shantou from Leeds?
The straight-line distance between Shantou and Leeds is 9,621 km (5,978 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Leeds from Shantou?
Leeds is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 329°.
How long is the flight from Shantou to Leeds?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.