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Distance from Shantou to Mosul

Straight line

7,090 km
4,405 mi · 3,828 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Mosul?

Shantou (China) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,090 km in a straight line, that is 4,405 miles or 3,828 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 35.5970°, 82.7099°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Mosul?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Mosul is 7,090 km (4,405 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mosul from Shantou?

Mosul is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.