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Distance from Mersin to Shantou

Straight line

7,818 km
4,858 mi · 4,221 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Mersin from Shantou?

Mersin (Türkiye) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,818 km in a straight line, that is 4,858 miles or 4,221 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Mersin, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 37.4833°, 79.0789°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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 Mersin from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Mersin and Shantou is 7,818 km (4,858 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Mersin?

Shantou is to the east of Mersin, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Mersin to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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.