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Distance from Kolkata to Shantou

Straight line

2,904 km
1,805 mi · 1,568 NM

By road

4,152 km
2,580 mi

Travel time

50 h 27 min
flight ≈ 4 h 8 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Shantou?

Kolkata (India) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 2,904 km in a straight line, that is 1,805 miles or 1,568 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kolkata to Shantou is 4,152 km (2,580 miles), about 50 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Kolkata, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.6088°, 102.4958°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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 Kolkata from Shantou?

By road it is 4,152 km (2,580 miles) from Kolkata to Shantou; in a straight line it is 2,904 km (1,805 miles).

How long is the drive from Kolkata to Shantou?

About 50 h 27 min on the fastest route (4,152 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Kolkata?

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

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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.