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Distance from Warsaw to Shantou

Straight line

8,361 km
5,196 mi · 4,515 NM

By road

9,967 km
6,193 mi

Travel time

121 h
flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Shantou?

Warsaw (Poland) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,361 km in a straight line, that is 5,196 miles or 4,515 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Warsaw to Shantou is 9,967 km (6,193 miles), about 121 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Warsaw, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 48.4611°, 81.2993°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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 Warsaw from Shantou?

By road it is 9,967 km (6,193 miles) from Warsaw to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,361 km (5,196 miles).

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Shantou?

About 121 h on the fastest route (9,967 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Warsaw?

Shantou is to the east of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.