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Distance from Shantou to Maracaibo

Straight line

16,133 km
10,025 mi · 8,711 NM

By road

13,487 km
8,380 mi

Travel time

157 h 22 min
flight ≈ 20 h 40 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Maracaibo?

Shantou (China) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are very far apart: 16,133 km in a straight line, that is 10,025 miles or 8,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Maracaibo is 13,487 km (8,380 miles), about 157 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Maracaibo lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from China into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 75.3234°, -132.3724°.

A direct flight would take about 20 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 Maracaibo?

By road it is 13,487 km (8,380 miles) from Shantou to Maracaibo; in a straight line it is 16,133 km (10,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Maracaibo?

About 157 h 22 min on the fastest route (13,487 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Shantou?

Maracaibo is to the north of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 20 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.