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Distance from Shantou to Busan

Straight line

1,765 km
1,096 mi · 953 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 42 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Busan?

Shantou (China) and Busan (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,765 km in a straight line, that is 1,096 miles or 953 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 29.3759°, 122.5169°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 42 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 Busan?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Busan is 1,765 km (1,096 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Busan from Shantou?

Busan is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 42 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.