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Distance from Karaj to Shantou

Straight line

6,398 km
3,975 mi · 3,455 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 30 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Shantou?

Karaj (Iran) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 6,398 km in a straight line, that is 3,975 miles or 3,455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Karaj, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 34.0495°, 86.1481°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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 Karaj from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Karaj and Shantou is 6,398 km (3,975 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Karaj?

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

How long is the flight from Karaj to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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.