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Distance from Shantou to Luton

Straight line

9,683 km
6,017 mi · 5,229 NM

By road

11,661 km
7,246 mi

Travel time

137 h 59 min
flight ≈ 12 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Luton?

Shantou (China) and Luton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,683 km in a straight line, that is 6,017 miles or 5,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Luton is 11,661 km (7,246 miles), about 137 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Luton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.6063°, 75.9141°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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 Luton?

By road it is 11,661 km (7,246 miles) from Shantou to Luton; in a straight line it is 9,683 km (6,017 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Luton?

About 137 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,661 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Shantou?

Luton is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Luton?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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.