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Distance from Kanpur to Shantou

Straight line

3,678 km
2,285 mi · 1,986 NM

By road

5,088 km
3,162 mi

Travel time

61 h 29 min
flight ≈ 5 h 6 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Shantou?

Kanpur (India) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 3,678 km in a straight line, that is 2,285 miles or 1,986 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kanpur to Shantou is 5,088 km (3,162 miles), about 61 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 26.0563°, 98.7686°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 6 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 Kanpur from Shantou?

By road it is 5,088 km (3,162 miles) from Kanpur to Shantou; in a straight line it is 3,678 km (2,285 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Shantou?

About 61 h 29 min on the fastest route (5,088 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Kanpur?

Shantou is to the east of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 6 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.