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Distance from Daegu to Shantou

Straight line

1,798 km
1,117 mi · 971 NM

By road

2,703 km
1,679 mi

Travel time

41 h 42 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

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How far is Daegu from Shantou?

Daegu (South Korea) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 1,798 km in a straight line, that is 1,117 miles or 971 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daegu to Shantou is 2,703 km (1,679 miles), about 41 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Daegu, Shantou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 29.7513°, 122.2818°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Daegu from Shantou?

By road it is 2,703 km (1,679 miles) from Daegu to Shantou; in a straight line it is 1,798 km (1,117 miles).

How long is the drive from Daegu to Shantou?

About 41 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,703 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Daegu?

Shantou is to the south-west of Daegu, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Daegu to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.