EN RO

Distance from Cali to Shantou

Straight line

16,715 km
10,386 mi · 9,025 NM

By road

13,489 km
8,382 mi

Travel time

157 h 23 min
flight ≈ 21 h 24 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Shantou → Cali

How far is Cali from Shantou?

Cali (Colombia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 16,715 km in a straight line, that is 10,386 miles or 9,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cali to Shantou is 13,489 km (8,382 miles), about 157 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cali, Shantou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 62.7861°, -140.0632°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 24 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 Cali from Shantou?

By road it is 13,489 km (8,382 miles) from Cali to Shantou; in a straight line it is 16,715 km (10,386 miles).

How long is the drive from Cali to Shantou?

About 157 h 23 min on the fastest route (13,489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Cali?

Shantou is to the north-west of Cali, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Cali to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 24 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.