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Distance from Shantou to Poltava

Straight line

7,515 km
4,670 mi · 4,058 NM

By road

9,462 km
5,879 mi

Travel time

114 h 23 min
flight ≈ 9 h 54 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Poltava?

Shantou (China) and Poltava (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,515 km in a straight line, that is 4,670 miles or 4,058 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Poltava is 9,462 km (5,879 miles), about 114 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Poltava lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 44.1332°, 84.1694°.

A direct flight would take about 9 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 Poltava?

By road it is 9,462 km (5,879 miles) from Shantou to Poltava; in a straight line it is 7,515 km (4,670 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Poltava?

About 114 h 23 min on the fastest route (9,462 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from Shantou?

Poltava is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 9 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.