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Distance from Montevideo to Shantou

Straight line

18,557 km
11,531 mi · 10,020 NM

By road

13,489 km
8,382 mi

Travel time

157 h 23 min
flight ≈ 23 h 42 min

Direction

SSE 150°
initial bearing

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How far is Montevideo from Shantou?

Montevideo (Uruguay) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 18,557 km in a straight line, that is 11,531 miles or 10,020 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montevideo to Shantou is 13,489 km (8,382 miles), about 157 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Montevideo, Shantou lies to the south-east (initial bearing 150°). The route crosses from Uruguay into China. The halfway point is at -50.3869°, 72.4994°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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 Montevideo from Shantou?

By road it is 13,489 km (8,382 miles) from Montevideo to Shantou; in a straight line it is 18,557 km (11,531 miles).

How long is the drive from Montevideo to Shantou?

About 157 h 23 min on the fastest route (13,489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Montevideo?

Shantou is to the south-east of Montevideo, at an initial bearing of 150°.

How long is the flight from Montevideo to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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.