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Distance from Shantou to Beijing

Straight line

1,834 km
1,140 mi · 990 NM

By road

2,119 km
1,317 mi

Travel time

23 h 41 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

N 359°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Beijing?

Shantou (China) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,834 km in a straight line, that is 1,140 miles or 990 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Beijing is 2,119 km (1,317 miles), about 23 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 359°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.6379°, 116.5702°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Beijing?

By road it is 2,119 km (1,317 miles) from Shantou to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,834 km (1,140 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Beijing?

About 23 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,119 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Shantou?

Beijing is to the north of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 359°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.