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Distance from Shantou to Dubai

Straight line

6,184 km
3,843 mi · 3,339 NM

By road

8,724 km
5,421 mi

Travel time

103 h 58 min
flight ≈ 8 h 14 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Dubai?

Shantou (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) are very far apart: 6,184 km in a straight line, that is 3,843 miles or 3,339 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Dubai is 8,724 km (5,421 miles), about 103 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Dubai lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into United Arab Emirates. The halfway point is at 27.6201°, 86.2403°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 14 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 Dubai?

By road it is 8,724 km (5,421 miles) from Shantou to Dubai; in a straight line it is 6,184 km (3,843 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Dubai?

About 103 h 58 min on the fastest route (8,724 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dubai from Shantou?

Dubai is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Dubai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 14 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.