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Distance from Shantou to Orhei

Straight line

7,981 km
4,959 mi · 4,309 NM

By road

10,163 km
6,315 mi

Travel time

125 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Orhei?

Shantou (China) and Orhei (Moldova) are very far apart: 7,981 km in a straight line, that is 4,959 miles or 4,309 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Orhei is 10,163 km (6,315 miles), about 125 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Orhei lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Moldova. The halfway point is at 44.3007°, 81.0521°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Orhei?

By road it is 10,163 km (6,315 miles) from Shantou to Orhei; in a straight line it is 7,981 km (4,959 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Orhei?

About 125 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,163 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orhei from Shantou?

Orhei is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Orhei?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.