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Distance from Shantou to Madrid

Straight line

10,644 km
6,614 mi · 5,747 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 48 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Madrid?

Shantou (China) and Madrid (Spain) are very far apart: 10,644 km in a straight line, that is 6,614 miles or 5,747 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Madrid lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 51.0280°, 65.7588°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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 Madrid?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Madrid is 10,644 km (6,614 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Madrid from Shantou?

Madrid is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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.