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Distance from Shanghai to Shantou

Straight line

989 km
614 mi · 534 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Shantou?

Shanghai (China) and Shantou (China) are quite far apart: 989 km in a straight line, that is 614 miles or 534 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Shantou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.3152°, 119.0024°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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 Shanghai from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Shantou is 989 km (614 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Shanghai?

Shantou is to the south-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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.