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Distance from Mashhad to Shantou

Straight line

5,624 km
3,494 mi · 3,037 NM

By road

7,485 km
4,651 mi

Travel time

86 h 44 min
flight ≈ 7 h 32 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Shantou?

Mashhad (Iran) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 5,624 km in a straight line, that is 3,494 miles or 3,037 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Shantou is 7,485 km (4,651 miles), about 86 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 33.1376°, 90.1718°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 32 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 Mashhad from Shantou?

By road it is 7,485 km (4,651 miles) from Mashhad to Shantou; in a straight line it is 5,624 km (3,494 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Shantou?

About 86 h 44 min on the fastest route (7,485 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Mashhad?

Shantou is to the east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 32 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.