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Distance from Shantou to Amritsar

Straight line

4,208 km
2,615 mi · 2,272 NM

By road

5,910 km
3,672 mi

Travel time

71 h 8 min
flight ≈ 5 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Amritsar?

Shantou (China) and Amritsar (India) are very far apart: 4,208 km in a straight line, that is 2,615 miles or 2,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Amritsar is 5,910 km (3,672 miles), about 71 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Amritsar lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 29.1236°, 96.6175°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 46 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 Amritsar?

By road it is 5,910 km (3,672 miles) from Shantou to Amritsar; in a straight line it is 4,208 km (2,615 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Amritsar?

About 71 h 8 min on the fastest route (5,910 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amritsar from Shantou?

Amritsar is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Amritsar?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 46 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.