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Distance from Shantou to Sumy

Straight line

7,472 km
4,643 mi · 4,034 NM

By road

9,506 km
5,906 mi

Travel time

115 h 30 min
flight ≈ 9 h 50 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Sumy?

Shantou (China) and Sumy (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,472 km in a straight line, that is 4,643 miles or 4,034 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Sumy is 9,506 km (5,906 miles), about 115 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Sumy lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 44.7206°, 84.9159°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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 Sumy?

By road it is 9,506 km (5,906 miles) from Shantou to Sumy; in a straight line it is 7,472 km (4,643 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Sumy?

About 115 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,506 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Shantou?

Sumy is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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.