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Distance from Samsun to Shantou

Straight line

7,558 km
4,696 mi · 4,081 NM

By road

10,095 km
6,272 mi

Travel time

118 h 27 min
flight ≈ 9 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Shantou?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,558 km in a straight line, that is 4,696 miles or 4,081 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Shantou is 10,095 km (6,272 miles), about 118 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 39.5358°, 81.3405°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 57 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 Samsun from Shantou?

By road it is 10,095 km (6,272 miles) from Samsun to Shantou; in a straight line it is 7,558 km (4,696 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Shantou?

About 118 h 27 min on the fastest route (10,095 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Samsun?

Shantou is to the east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 57 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.