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Distance from Shantou to Paris

Straight line

9,710 km
6,033 mi · 5,243 NM

By road

11,548 km
7,175 mi

Travel time

136 h 25 min
flight ≈ 12 h 38 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Paris?

Shantou (China) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 9,710 km in a straight line, that is 6,033 miles or 5,243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Paris is 11,548 km (7,175 miles), about 136 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 52.5176°, 73.8813°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 38 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 Paris?

By road it is 11,548 km (7,175 miles) from Shantou to Paris; in a straight line it is 9,710 km (6,033 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Paris?

About 136 h 25 min on the fastest route (11,548 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Shantou?

Paris is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 38 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.