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Distance from Shantou to Daegu

Straight line

1,798 km
1,117 mi · 971 NM

By road

2,711 km
1,684 mi

Travel time

41 h 44 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Daegu?

Shantou (China) and Daegu (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,798 km in a straight line, that is 1,117 miles or 971 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Daegu is 2,711 km (1,684 miles), about 41 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Daegu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 29.7513°, 122.2818°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Daegu?

By road it is 2,711 km (1,684 miles) from Shantou to Daegu; in a straight line it is 1,798 km (1,117 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Daegu?

About 41 h 44 min on the fastest route (2,711 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Daegu from Shantou?

Daegu is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Daegu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.