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Distance from Ankara to Shantou

Straight line

7,880 km
4,896 mi · 4,255 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Shantou?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,880 km in a straight line, that is 4,896 miles or 4,255 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ankara, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 39.5460°, 79.3877°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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 Ankara from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Ankara and Shantou is 7,880 km (4,896 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Ankara?

Shantou is to the east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.