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Distance from Shantou to Milan

Straight line

9,458 km
5,877 mi · 5,107 NM

By road

11,531 km
7,165 mi

Travel time

136 h 40 min
flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Milan?

Shantou (China) and Milan (Italy) are very far apart: 9,458 km in a straight line, that is 5,877 miles or 5,107 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Milan is 11,531 km (7,165 miles), about 136 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Milan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 48.7474°, 73.2963°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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 Milan?

By road it is 11,531 km (7,165 miles) from Shantou to Milan; in a straight line it is 9,458 km (5,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Milan?

About 136 h 40 min on the fastest route (11,531 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Milan from Shantou?

Milan is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Milan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.