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Distance from Changsha to Shantou

Straight line

654 km
406 mi · 353 NM

By road

861 km
535 mi

Travel time

9 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Changsha from Shantou?

Changsha (China) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 654 km in a straight line, that is 406 miles or 353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changsha to Shantou is 861 km (535 miles), about 9 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Changsha, Shantou lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 25.7954°, 114.8810°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Changsha from Shantou?

By road it is 861 km (535 miles) from Changsha to Shantou; in a straight line it is 654 km (406 miles).

How long is the drive from Changsha to Shantou?

About 9 h 51 min on the fastest route (861 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Changsha?

Shantou is to the south-east of Changsha, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Changsha to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.