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Distance from Shantou to Sosnowiec

Straight line

8,561 km
5,319 mi · 4,622 NM

By road

10,278 km
6,387 mi

Travel time

123 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 12 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Sosnowiec?

Shantou (China) and Sosnowiec (Poland) are very far apart: 8,561 km in a straight line, that is 5,319 miles or 4,622 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Sosnowiec is 10,278 km (6,387 miles), about 123 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Sosnowiec lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Poland. The halfway point is at 48.0837°, 79.4813°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Sosnowiec?

By road it is 10,278 km (6,387 miles) from Shantou to Sosnowiec; in a straight line it is 8,561 km (5,319 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Sosnowiec?

About 123 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,278 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sosnowiec from Shantou?

Sosnowiec is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Sosnowiec?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.