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Distance from Shantou to Norwich

Straight line

9,540 km
5,928 mi · 5,151 NM

By road

11,757 km
7,305 mi

Travel time

139 h 8 min
flight ≈ 12 h 25 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Norwich?

Shantou (China) and Norwich (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,540 km in a straight line, that is 5,928 miles or 5,151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Norwich is 11,757 km (7,305 miles), about 139 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Norwich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.3007°, 76.8908°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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 Norwich?

By road it is 11,757 km (7,305 miles) from Shantou to Norwich; in a straight line it is 9,540 km (5,928 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Norwich?

About 139 h 8 min on the fastest route (11,757 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Norwich from Shantou?

Norwich is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Norwich?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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.