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Distance from Saitama to Shantou

Straight line

2,610 km
1,622 mi · 1,409 NM

By road

2,840 km
1,764 mi

Travel time

44 h 16 min
flight ≈ 3 h 46 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Saitama from Shantou?

Saitama (Japan) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 2,610 km in a straight line, that is 1,622 miles or 1,409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Saitama to Shantou is 2,840 km (1,764 miles), about 44 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Saitama, Shantou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 30.1355°, 127.4589°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 46 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 Saitama from Shantou?

By road it is 2,840 km (1,764 miles) from Saitama to Shantou; in a straight line it is 2,610 km (1,622 miles).

How long is the drive from Saitama to Shantou?

About 44 h 16 min on the fastest route (2,840 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Saitama?

Shantou is to the south-west of Saitama, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Saitama to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 46 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.