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Distance from Shantou to Recife

Straight line

16,555 km
10,287 mi · 8,939 NM

By road

13,482 km
8,377 mi

Travel time

157 h 17 min
flight ≈ 21 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Recife?

Shantou (China) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 16,555 km in a straight line, that is 10,287 miles or 8,939 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Recife is 13,482 km (8,377 miles), about 157 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Recife lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 28.4562°, 32.4178°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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 Recife?

By road it is 13,482 km (8,377 miles) from Shantou to Recife; in a straight line it is 16,555 km (10,287 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Recife?

About 157 h 17 min on the fastest route (13,482 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Shantou?

Recife is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 12 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.