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Distance from Shantou to Fuzhou

Straight line

397 km
247 mi · 214 NM

By road

473 km
294 mi

Travel time

5 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Fuzhou?

Shantou (China) and Fuzhou (China) are a medium distance apart: 397 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Fuzhou is 473 km (294 miles), about 5 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Fuzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 24.7203°, 117.9964°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Fuzhou?

By road it is 473 km (294 miles) from Shantou to Fuzhou; in a straight line it is 397 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Fuzhou?

About 5 h 21 min on the fastest route (473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Fuzhou from Shantou?

Fuzhou is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Fuzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.