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Distance from Medan to Shantou

Straight line

2,927 km
1,818 mi · 1,580 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 9 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Shantou?

Medan (Indonesia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 2,927 km in a straight line, that is 1,818 miles or 1,580 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medan and Shantou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 13.6381°, 107.3105°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Shantou is 2,927 km (1,818 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shantou from Medan?

Shantou is to the north-east of Medan, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 9 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.