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Distance from Shantou to Buenos Aires

Straight line

18,673 km
11,603 mi · 10,082 NM

By road

13,487 km
8,380 mi

Travel time

157 h 22 min
flight ≈ 23 h 50 min

Direction

SSW 200°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Buenos Aires?

Shantou (China) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 18,673 km in a straight line, that is 11,603 miles or 10,082 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Buenos Aires is 13,487 km (8,380 miles), about 157 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Buenos Aires lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). The route crosses from China into Argentina. The halfway point is at -54.8544°, 81.0140°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 50 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 13,487 km (8,380 miles) from Shantou to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 18,673 km (11,603 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Buenos Aires?

About 157 h 22 min on the fastest route (13,487 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Shantou?

Buenos Aires is to the south of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 200°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 50 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.