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Distance from Shantou to Damascus

Straight line

7,768 km
4,827 mi · 4,194 NM

By road

10,046 km
6,242 mi

Travel time

119 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Damascus?

Shantou (China) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 7,768 km in a straight line, that is 4,827 miles or 4,194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Damascus is 10,046 km (6,242 miles), about 119 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Damascus lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Syria. The halfway point is at 35.3216°, 78.8297°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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 Damascus?

By road it is 10,046 km (6,242 miles) from Shantou to Damascus; in a straight line it is 7,768 km (4,827 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Damascus?

About 119 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,046 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Damascus from Shantou?

Damascus is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.