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Distance from Shantou to Almaty

Straight line

4,255 km
2,644 mi · 2,297 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 49 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Almaty?

Shantou (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are very far apart: 4,255 km in a straight line, that is 2,644 miles or 2,297 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Almaty lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 34.9260°, 99.2092°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 49 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 Shantou from Almaty?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Almaty is 4,255 km (2,644 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Almaty from Shantou?

Almaty is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 49 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.