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Distance from Shantou to Maputo

Straight line

10,573 km
6,570 mi · 5,709 NM

By road

6,566 km
4,080 mi

Travel time

80 h 49 min
flight ≈ 13 h 43 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Maputo?

Shantou (China) and Maputo (Mozambique) are very far apart: 10,573 km in a straight line, that is 6,570 miles or 5,709 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Maputo is 6,566 km (4,080 miles), about 80 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Maputo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from China into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -1.7491°, 75.1873°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 43 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 Maputo?

By road it is 6,566 km (4,080 miles) from Shantou to Maputo; in a straight line it is 10,573 km (6,570 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Maputo?

About 80 h 49 min on the fastest route (6,566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maputo from Shantou?

Maputo is to the south-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Maputo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 43 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.