Distance from Shantou to Tripoli
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How far is Shantou from Tripoli?
Shantou (China) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 9,801 km in a straight line, that is 6,090 miles or 5,292 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shantou, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from China into Libya. The halfway point is at 40.7733°, 68.1842°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Shantou – Xiamen 186 km
- Shantou – Kowloon 285 km
- Shantou – Shenzhen 286 km
- Shantou – Hong Kong 287 km
- Shantou – Dongguan 306 km
- Shantou – Guangzhou 355 km
- Shantou – Foshan 368 km
- Shantou – Kaohsiung 378 km
Other distances from Tripoli
- Tripoli – Catania 540 km
- Tripoli – Palermo 583 km
- Tripoli – Messina 628 km
- Tripoli – Naples 891 km
- Tripoli – Bari 972 km
- Tripoli – Rome 1,003 km
- Tripoli – Algiers 1,016 km
- Tripoli – Tirana 1,107 km
- Tripoli – Athens 1,109 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shantou from Tripoli?
The straight-line distance between Shantou and Tripoli is 9,801 km (6,090 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Tripoli from Shantou?
Tripoli is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 305°.
How long is the flight from Shantou to Tripoli?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 45 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.