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Distance from Sosnowiec to Shantou

Straight line

8,561 km
5,319 mi · 4,622 NM

By road

10,283 km
6,389 mi

Travel time

123 h 52 min
flight ≈ 11 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Shantou?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,561 km in a straight line, that is 5,319 miles or 4,622 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Shantou is 10,283 km (6,389 miles), about 123 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 48.0837°, 79.4813°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 12 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 Sosnowiec from Shantou?

By road it is 10,283 km (6,389 miles) from Sosnowiec to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,561 km (5,319 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Shantou?

About 123 h 52 min on the fastest route (10,283 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Sosnowiec?

Shantou is to the east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 12 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.