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Distance from Shantou to Beirut

Straight line

7,827 km
4,864 mi · 4,226 NM

By road

10,147 km
6,305 mi

Travel time

121 h
flight ≈ 10 h 17 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Beirut?

Shantou (China) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 7,827 km in a straight line, that is 4,864 miles or 4,226 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Beirut is 10,147 km (6,305 miles), about 121 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Beirut lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 35.6935°, 78.5766°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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 Beirut?

By road it is 10,147 km (6,305 miles) from Shantou to Beirut; in a straight line it is 7,827 km (4,864 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Beirut?

About 121 h on the fastest route (10,147 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beirut from Shantou?

Beirut is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Beirut?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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.