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Distance from Lanzhou to Shantou

Straight line

1,875 km
1,165 mi · 1,013 NM

By road

2,387 km
1,483 mi

Travel time

27 h 1 min
flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Shantou?

Lanzhou (China) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 1,875 km in a straight line, that is 1,165 miles or 1,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Shantou is 2,387 km (1,483 miles), about 27 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Shantou lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.8682°, 110.6875°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Lanzhou from Shantou?

By road it is 2,387 km (1,483 miles) from Lanzhou to Shantou; in a straight line it is 1,875 km (1,165 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Shantou?

About 27 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Lanzhou?

Shantou is to the south-east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.