EN RO

Distance from Sumy to Shantou

Straight line

7,472 km
4,643 mi · 4,034 NM

By road

9,502 km
5,904 mi

Travel time

115 h 33 min
flight ≈ 9 h 50 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Shantou → Sumy

How far is Sumy from Shantou?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,472 km in a straight line, that is 4,643 miles or 4,034 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Shantou is 9,502 km (5,904 miles), about 115 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 44.7206°, 84.9159°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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 Sumy from Shantou?

By road it is 9,502 km (5,904 miles) from Sumy to Shantou; in a straight line it is 7,472 km (4,643 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Shantou?

About 115 h 33 min on the fastest route (9,502 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Sumy?

Shantou is to the east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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.