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Distance from Shantou to Wolverhampton

Straight line

9,732 km
6,047 mi · 5,255 NM

By road

11,815 km
7,341 mi

Travel time

139 h 42 min
flight ≈ 12 h 40 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Wolverhampton?

Shantou (China) and Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,732 km in a straight line, that is 6,047 miles or 5,255 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Wolverhampton is 11,815 km (7,341 miles), about 139 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Wolverhampton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.4226°, 76.2946°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 40 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 Wolverhampton?

By road it is 11,815 km (7,341 miles) from Shantou to Wolverhampton; in a straight line it is 9,732 km (6,047 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Wolverhampton?

About 139 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,815 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wolverhampton from Shantou?

Wolverhampton is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Wolverhampton?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 40 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.