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Distance from Sanaa to Shantou

Straight line

7,596 km
4,720 mi · 4,102 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Shantou?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,596 km in a straight line, that is 4,720 miles or 4,102 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sanaa, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Yemen into China. The halfway point is at 23.5423°, 79.4266°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h (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 Sanaa from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Sanaa and Shantou is 7,596 km (4,720 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Sanaa?

Shantou is to the east of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 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.