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Distance from Damascus to Shantou

Straight line

7,768 km
4,827 mi · 4,194 NM

By road

10,068 km
6,256 mi

Travel time

119 h 37 min
flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Shantou?

Damascus (Syria) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,768 km in a straight line, that is 4,827 miles or 4,194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Damascus to Shantou is 10,068 km (6,256 miles), about 119 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Damascus, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Syria into China. The halfway point is at 35.3216°, 78.8297°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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 Damascus from Shantou?

By road it is 10,068 km (6,256 miles) from Damascus to Shantou; in a straight line it is 7,768 km (4,827 miles).

How long is the drive from Damascus to Shantou?

About 119 h 37 min on the fastest route (10,068 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Damascus?

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

How long is the flight from Damascus to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.