EN RO

Distance from Shantou to Lusaka

Straight line

10,527 km
6,541 mi · 5,684 NM

By road

9,577 km
5,951 mi

Travel time

120 h 45 min
flight ≈ 13 h 39 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Lusaka → Shantou

How far is Shantou from Lusaka?

Shantou (China) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 10,527 km in a straight line, that is 6,541 miles or 5,684 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Lusaka is 9,577 km (5,951 miles), about 120 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Lusaka lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from China into Zambia. The halfway point is at 5.5439°, 71.1361°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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 Lusaka?

By road it is 9,577 km (5,951 miles) from Shantou to Lusaka; in a straight line it is 10,527 km (6,541 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Lusaka?

About 120 h 45 min on the fastest route (9,577 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lusaka from Shantou?

Lusaka is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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.