Distance between London (LHR) and Shantou (SWA)
Flight distance from London to Shantou (London Heathrow Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 6033 miles / 9709 kilometers / 5243 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 11 hours 55 minutes.
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London - Shantou
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Shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
How far is Shantou from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and Shantou. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6033.087 miles
- 9709.313 kilometers
- 5242.610 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 6022.185 miles
- 9691.767 kilometers
- 5233.136 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Airport information
| A | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and Shantou is 8 hours. Shantou is 8 hours ahead of London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 721 kg (1 590 pounds).
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London (LHR) → Shantou (SWA).
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