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Distance from Shantou to Münster

Straight line

9,210 km
5,723 mi · 4,973 NM

By road

10,970 km
6,816 mi

Travel time

130 h 26 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Münster?

Shantou (China) and Münster (Germany) are very far apart: 9,210 km in a straight line, that is 5,723 miles or 4,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Münster is 10,970 km (6,816 miles), about 130 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Münster lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0597°, 77.6127°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Münster?

By road it is 10,970 km (6,816 miles) from Shantou to Münster; in a straight line it is 9,210 km (5,723 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Münster?

About 130 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,970 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Münster from Shantou?

Münster is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Münster?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.