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Distance from Kabul to Shantou

Straight line

4,751 km
2,952 mi · 2,566 NM

By road

6,597 km
4,099 mi

Travel time

76 h 36 min
flight ≈ 6 h 26 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Shantou?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 4,751 km in a straight line, that is 2,952 miles or 2,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Shantou is 6,597 km (4,099 miles), about 76 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into China. The halfway point is at 31.1417°, 94.3070°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Kabul from Shantou?

By road it is 6,597 km (4,099 miles) from Kabul to Shantou; in a straight line it is 4,751 km (2,952 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Shantou?

About 76 h 36 min on the fastest route (6,597 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Kabul?

Shantou is to the east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.