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Distance from Shantou to Preston

Straight line

9,685 km
6,018 mi · 5,229 NM

By road

11,961 km
7,432 mi

Travel time

141 h 18 min
flight ≈ 12 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Preston?

Shantou (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,685 km in a straight line, that is 6,018 miles or 5,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Preston is 11,961 km (7,432 miles), about 141 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.9927°, 77.3489°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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 Preston?

By road it is 11,961 km (7,432 miles) from Shantou to Preston; in a straight line it is 9,685 km (6,018 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Preston?

About 141 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,961 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Shantou?

Preston is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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.