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Distance from İzmir to Shantou

Straight line

8,401 km
5,220 mi · 4,536 NM

By road

11,047 km
6,864 mi

Travel time

128 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is İzmir from Shantou?

İzmir (Türkiye) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,401 km in a straight line, that is 5,220 miles or 4,536 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, İzmir to Shantou is 11,047 km (6,864 miles), about 128 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From İzmir, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 40.0430°, 76.4104°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 İzmir from Shantou?

By road it is 11,047 km (6,864 miles) from İzmir to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,401 km (5,220 miles).

How long is the drive from İzmir to Shantou?

About 128 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,047 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from İzmir?

Shantou is to the east of İzmir, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from İzmir to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.