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Distance from Shantou to Varna

Straight line

8,176 km
5,081 mi · 4,415 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 43 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Varna?

Shantou (China) and Varna (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,176 km in a straight line, that is 5,081 miles or 4,415 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Varna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 42.4068°, 78.7352°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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 Varna?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Varna is 8,176 km (5,081 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Varna from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Varna?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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.