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Distance from Shantou to Pretoria

Straight line

10,971 km
6,817 mi · 5,924 NM

By road

9,615 km
5,974 mi

Travel time

124 h 32 min
flight ≈ 14 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Pretoria?

Shantou (China) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 10,971 km in a straight line, that is 6,817 miles or 5,924 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Pretoria is 9,615 km (5,974 miles), about 124 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Pretoria lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at -1.6591°, 72.9806°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 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 Pretoria?

By road it is 9,615 km (5,974 miles) from Shantou to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 10,971 km (6,817 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Pretoria?

About 124 h 32 min on the fastest route (9,615 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Shantou?

Pretoria is to the south-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 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.