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Distance from Beirut to Shantou

Straight line

7,827 km
4,864 mi · 4,226 NM

By road

10,168 km
6,318 mi

Travel time

120 h 47 min
flight ≈ 10 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Shantou?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,827 km in a straight line, that is 4,864 miles or 4,226 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beirut to Shantou is 10,168 km (6,318 miles), about 120 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Beirut, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Lebanon into China. The halfway point is at 35.6935°, 78.5766°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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 Beirut from Shantou?

By road it is 10,168 km (6,318 miles) from Beirut to Shantou; in a straight line it is 7,827 km (4,864 miles).

How long is the drive from Beirut to Shantou?

About 120 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Beirut?

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

How long is the flight from Beirut to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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.