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Distance from Shantou to Montpellier

Straight line

9,926 km
6,168 mi · 5,360 NM

By road

12,028 km
7,474 mi

Travel time

141 h 2 min
flight ≈ 12 h 54 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Montpellier?

Shantou (China) and Montpellier (France) are very far apart: 9,926 km in a straight line, that is 6,168 miles or 5,360 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Montpellier is 12,028 km (7,474 miles), about 141 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Montpellier lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 49.6645°, 70.3830°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 54 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 12,028 km (7,474 miles) from Shantou to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 9,926 km (6,168 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Montpellier?

About 141 h 2 min on the fastest route (12,028 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 54 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.