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Distance from Shantou to Marseille

Straight line

9,841 km
6,115 mi · 5,314 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 48 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Marseille?

Shantou (China) and Marseille (France) are very far apart: 9,841 km in a straight line, that is 6,115 miles or 5,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Marseille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 48.9853°, 70.6501°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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 Marseille?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Marseille is 9,841 km (6,115 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Marseille from Shantou?

Marseille is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.