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Distance from Beijing to Shantou

Straight line

1,834 km
1,140 mi · 990 NM

By road

2,116 km
1,315 mi

Travel time

23 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

S 179°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Shantou?

Beijing (China) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 1,834 km in a straight line, that is 1,140 miles or 990 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Shantou is 2,116 km (1,315 miles), about 23 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Shantou lies to the south (initial bearing 179°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.6379°, 116.5702°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Beijing from Shantou?

By road it is 2,116 km (1,315 miles) from Beijing to Shantou; in a straight line it is 1,834 km (1,140 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Shantou?

About 23 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,116 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Beijing?

Shantou is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 179°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.