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Distance from Fuzhou to Shantou

Straight line

397 km
247 mi · 214 NM

By road

473 km
294 mi

Travel time

5 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Fuzhou from Shantou?

Fuzhou (China) and Shantou (China) are a medium distance apart: 397 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fuzhou to Shantou is 473 km (294 miles), about 5 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Fuzhou, Shantou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 24.7203°, 117.9964°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Fuzhou from Shantou?

By road it is 473 km (294 miles) from Fuzhou to Shantou; in a straight line it is 397 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Fuzhou to Shantou?

About 5 h 22 min on the fastest route (473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Fuzhou?

Shantou is to the south-west of Fuzhou, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Fuzhou to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.