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Distance from Dhaka to Shantou

Straight line

2,683 km
1,667 mi · 1,449 NM

By road

3,861 km
2,399 mi

Travel time

46 h 49 min
flight ≈ 3 h 51 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Shantou?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 2,683 km in a straight line, that is 1,667 miles or 1,449 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Shantou is 3,861 km (2,399 miles), about 46 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into China. The halfway point is at 24.1021°, 103.5785°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 51 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 Dhaka from Shantou?

By road it is 3,861 km (2,399 miles) from Dhaka to Shantou; in a straight line it is 2,683 km (1,667 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Shantou?

About 46 h 49 min on the fastest route (3,861 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Dhaka?

Shantou is to the east of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 51 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.