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Distance from Sendai to Shantou

Straight line

2,826 km
1,756 mi · 1,526 NM

By road

3,933 km
2,444 mi

Travel time

47 h 38 min
flight ≈ 4 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Shantou?

Sendai (Japan) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 2,826 km in a straight line, that is 1,756 miles or 1,526 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Shantou is 3,933 km (2,444 miles), about 47 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Shantou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 31.3809°, 127.8347°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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 Sendai from Shantou?

By road it is 3,933 km (2,444 miles) from Sendai to Shantou; in a straight line it is 2,826 km (1,756 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Shantou?

About 47 h 38 min on the fastest route (3,933 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Sendai?

Shantou is to the south-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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.