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Distance from Shantou to Rome

Straight line

9,404 km
5,844 mi · 5,078 NM

By road

11,742 km
7,296 mi

Travel time

139 h 24 min
flight ≈ 12 h 15 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Rome?

Shantou (China) and Rome (Italy) are very far apart: 9,404 km in a straight line, that is 5,844 miles or 5,078 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Rome is 11,742 km (7,296 miles), about 139 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Rome lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 45.9322°, 72.2525°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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 Rome?

By road it is 11,742 km (7,296 miles) from Shantou to Rome; in a straight line it is 9,404 km (5,844 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Rome?

About 139 h 24 min on the fastest route (11,742 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Shantou?

Rome is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Rome?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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.