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Distance from Foshan to Shantou

Straight line

369 km
229 mi · 199 NM

By road

440 km
274 mi

Travel time

5 h 4 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Shantou?

Foshan (China) and Shantou (China) are a medium distance apart: 369 km in a straight line, that is 229 miles or 199 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Shantou is 440 km (274 miles), about 5 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 23.2076°, 114.9208°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Foshan from Shantou?

By road it is 440 km (274 miles) from Foshan to Shantou; in a straight line it is 369 km (229 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Shantou?

About 5 h 4 min on the fastest route (440 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Foshan?

Shantou is to the east of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.