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Distance from Kunming to Shantou

Straight line

1,433 km
891 mi · 774 NM

By road

1,735 km
1,078 mi

Travel time

19 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunming from Shantou?

Kunming (China) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 1,433 km in a straight line, that is 891 miles or 774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunming to Shantou is 1,735 km (1,078 miles), about 19 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Kunming, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 24.3641°, 109.7627°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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 Kunming from Shantou?

By road it is 1,735 km (1,078 miles) from Kunming to Shantou; in a straight line it is 1,433 km (891 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunming to Shantou?

About 19 h 32 min on the fastest route (1,735 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Kunming?

Shantou is to the east of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Kunming to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.