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Distance from Shantou to Ankara

Straight line

7,880 km
4,896 mi · 4,255 NM

By road

10,388 km
6,455 mi

Travel time

121 h 52 min
flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Ankara?

Shantou (China) and Ankara (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,880 km in a straight line, that is 4,896 miles or 4,255 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Ankara is 10,388 km (6,455 miles), about 121 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Ankara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.5460°, 79.3877°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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 Ankara?

By road it is 10,388 km (6,455 miles) from Shantou to Ankara; in a straight line it is 7,880 km (4,896 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Ankara?

About 121 h 52 min on the fastest route (10,388 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Shantou?

Ankara is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.