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Distance from Shantou to Moscow

Straight line

7,217 km
4,485 mi · 3,897 NM

By road

8,699 km
5,405 mi

Travel time

105 h 8 min
flight ≈ 9 h 31 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Moscow?

Shantou (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 7,217 km in a straight line, that is 4,485 miles or 3,897 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Moscow is 8,699 km (5,405 miles), about 105 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 46.4229°, 88.3699°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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 Moscow?

By road it is 8,699 km (5,405 miles) from Shantou to Moscow; in a straight line it is 7,217 km (4,485 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Moscow?

About 105 h 8 min on the fastest route (8,699 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Shantou?

Moscow is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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.