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Distance from Shantou to Changsha

Straight line

654 km
406 mi · 353 NM

By road

864 km
537 mi

Travel time

9 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Changsha?

Shantou (China) and Changsha (China) are quite far apart: 654 km in a straight line, that is 406 miles or 353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Changsha is 864 km (537 miles), about 9 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Changsha lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 25.7954°, 114.8810°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Changsha?

By road it is 864 km (537 miles) from Shantou to Changsha; in a straight line it is 654 km (406 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Changsha?

About 9 h 51 min on the fastest route (864 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changsha from Shantou?

Changsha is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Changsha?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.