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How far is Shantou from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 6033 miles / 9709 kilometers / 5243 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from London to Shantou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Shantou. Here are two standard 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 planet.

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).

How long does it take to fly from London to Shantou?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from London to Shantou generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E