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Distance from Shantou to Nottingham

Straight line

9,655 km
5,999 mi · 5,213 NM

By road

11,812 km
7,340 mi

Travel time

139 h 43 min
flight ≈ 12 h 34 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Nottingham?

Shantou (China) and Nottingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,655 km in a straight line, that is 5,999 miles or 5,213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Nottingham is 11,812 km (7,340 miles), about 139 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Nottingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.2175°, 76.7882°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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 Nottingham?

By road it is 11,812 km (7,340 miles) from Shantou to Nottingham; in a straight line it is 9,655 km (5,999 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Nottingham?

About 139 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nottingham from Shantou?

Nottingham is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Nottingham?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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.