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Distance from Delhi to Shantou

Straight line

3,978 km
2,472 mi · 2,148 NM

By road

5,494 km
3,414 mi

Travel time

66 h 5 min
flight ≈ 5 h 28 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

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How far is Delhi from Shantou?

Delhi (India) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 3,978 km in a straight line, that is 2,472 miles or 2,148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Delhi to Shantou is 5,494 km (3,414 miles), about 66 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Delhi, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 27.4023°, 97.4361°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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 Delhi from Shantou?

By road it is 5,494 km (3,414 miles) from Delhi to Shantou; in a straight line it is 3,978 km (2,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Shantou?

About 66 h 5 min on the fastest route (5,494 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Delhi?

Shantou is to the east of Delhi, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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.