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Distance from Shantou to Lübeck

Straight line

8,929 km
5,548 mi · 4,821 NM

By road

10,805 km
6,714 mi

Travel time

129 h 12 min
flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Lübeck?

Shantou (China) and Lübeck (Germany) are very far apart: 8,929 km in a straight line, that is 5,548 miles or 4,821 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Lübeck is 10,805 km (6,714 miles), about 129 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Lübeck lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.9037°, 79.8288°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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 Lübeck?

By road it is 10,805 km (6,714 miles) from Shantou to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 8,929 km (5,548 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Lübeck?

About 129 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,805 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Shantou?

Lübeck is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.