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Distance from Shantou to Sofia

Straight line

8,550 km
5,313 mi · 4,617 NM

By road

11,299 km
7,021 mi

Travel time

130 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 11 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Sofia?

Shantou (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,550 km in a straight line, that is 5,313 miles or 4,617 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Sofia is 11,299 km (7,021 miles), about 130 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.2753°, 76.7203°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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 Sofia?

By road it is 11,299 km (7,021 miles) from Shantou to Sofia; in a straight line it is 8,550 km (5,313 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Sofia?

About 130 h 40 min on the fastest route (11,299 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Shantou?

Sofia is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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.