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Distance from Kyoto to Shantou

Straight line

2,251 km
1,399 mi · 1,215 NM

By road

2,837 km
1,763 mi

Travel time

44 h 10 min
flight ≈ 3 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Shantou?

Kyoto (Japan) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 2,251 km in a straight line, that is 1,399 miles or 1,215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyoto to Shantou is 2,837 km (1,763 miles), about 44 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kyoto, Shantou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 29.5330°, 125.6865°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 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 Kyoto from Shantou?

By road it is 2,837 km (1,763 miles) from Kyoto to Shantou; in a straight line it is 2,251 km (1,399 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyoto to Shantou?

About 44 h 10 min on the fastest route (2,837 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Kyoto?

Shantou is to the south-west of Kyoto, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Kyoto to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 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.