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Distance from Wolverhampton to Shantou

Straight line

9,732 km
6,047 mi · 5,255 NM

By road

11,820 km
7,345 mi

Travel time

139 h 45 min
flight ≈ 12 h 40 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Wolverhampton from Shantou?

Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) 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, Wolverhampton to Shantou is 11,820 km (7,345 miles), about 139 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Wolverhampton, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. 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 Wolverhampton from Shantou?

By road it is 11,820 km (7,345 miles) from Wolverhampton to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,732 km (6,047 miles).

How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Shantou?

About 139 h 45 min on the fastest route (11,820 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Wolverhampton?

Shantou is to the north-east of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Shantou?

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.