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Distance from Shantou to Chengdu

Straight line

1,491 km
927 mi · 805 NM

By road

1,885 km
1,171 mi

Travel time

21 h 18 min
flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Chengdu?

Shantou (China) and Chengdu (China) are quite far apart: 1,491 km in a straight line, that is 927 miles or 805 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Chengdu is 1,885 km (1,171 miles), about 21 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Chengdu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.1590°, 110.5972°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 1,885 km (1,171 miles) from Shantou to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 1,491 km (927 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Chengdu?

About 21 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,885 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Shantou?

Chengdu is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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.