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Distance from Shantou to Nairobi

Straight line

9,041 km
5,618 mi · 4,882 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Nairobi?

Shantou (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 9,041 km in a straight line, that is 5,618 miles or 4,882 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). The route crosses from China into Kenya. The halfway point is at 14.2731°, 74.7202°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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 Nairobi?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Nairobi is 9,041 km (5,618 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nairobi from Shantou?

Nairobi is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Nairobi?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.