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Distance from Shantou to Leipzig

Straight line

8,950 km
5,561 mi · 4,833 NM

By road

10,685 km
6,639 mi

Travel time

127 h 49 min
flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Leipzig?

Shantou (China) and Leipzig (Germany) are very far apart: 8,950 km in a straight line, that is 5,561 miles or 4,833 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Leipzig is 10,685 km (6,639 miles), about 127 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Leipzig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4014°, 78.3004°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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 Leipzig?

By road it is 10,685 km (6,639 miles) from Shantou to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 8,950 km (5,561 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Leipzig?

About 127 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,685 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Shantou?

Leipzig is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.