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Distance from Shantou to Nürnberg

Straight line

9,125 km
5,670 mi · 4,927 NM

By road

10,931 km
6,792 mi

Travel time

130 h 9 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Nürnberg?

Shantou (China) and Nürnberg (Germany) are very far apart: 9,125 km in a straight line, that is 5,670 miles or 4,927 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Nürnberg is 10,931 km (6,792 miles), about 130 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Nürnberg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.9730°, 76.5905°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 10,931 km (6,792 miles) from Shantou to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 9,125 km (5,670 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Nürnberg?

About 130 h 9 min on the fastest route (10,931 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Shantou?

Nürnberg is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.