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Distance from Shantou to Delhi

Straight line

3,978 km
2,472 mi · 2,148 NM

By road

5,509 km
3,423 mi

Travel time

66 h 6 min
flight ≈ 5 h 28 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Delhi?

Shantou (China) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 3,978 km in a straight line, that is 2,472 miles or 2,148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Delhi is 5,509 km (3,423 miles), about 66 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Delhi lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 27.4023°, 97.4361°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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 Delhi?

By road it is 5,509 km (3,423 miles) from Shantou to Delhi; in a straight line it is 3,978 km (2,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Delhi?

About 66 h 6 min on the fastest route (5,509 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Shantou?

Delhi is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 28 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.