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Distance from Shantou to Zürich

Straight line

9,399 km
5,840 mi · 5,075 NM

By road

11,353 km
7,054 mi

Travel time

134 h 24 min
flight ≈ 12 h 15 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Zürich?

Shantou (China) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 9,399 km in a straight line, that is 5,840 miles or 5,075 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Zürich is 11,353 km (7,054 miles), about 134 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 49.8294°, 74.3976°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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 Zürich?

By road it is 11,353 km (7,054 miles) from Shantou to Zürich; in a straight line it is 9,399 km (5,840 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Zürich?

About 134 h 24 min on the fastest route (11,353 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Shantou?

Zürich is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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.