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Distance from Shantou to Luanda

Straight line

11,773 km
7,315 mi · 6,357 NM

By road

12,898 km
8,014 mi

Travel time

194 h 47 min
flight ≈ 15 h 13 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Luanda?

Shantou (China) and Luanda (Angola) are very far apart: 11,773 km in a straight line, that is 7,315 miles or 6,357 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Luanda is 12,898 km (8,014 miles), about 194 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Luanda lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from China into Angola. The halfway point is at 11.6218°, 62.3025°.

A direct flight would take about 15 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 Luanda?

By road it is 12,898 km (8,014 miles) from Shantou to Luanda; in a straight line it is 11,773 km (7,315 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Luanda?

About 194 h 47 min on the fastest route (12,898 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luanda from Shantou?

Luanda is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Luanda?

A direct flight would take about 15 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.