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Distance from Shantou to Gorakhpur

Straight line

4,129 km
2,565 mi · 2,229 NM

By road

5,724 km
3,557 mi

Travel time

68 h 47 min
flight ≈ 5 h 40 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Gorakhpur?

Shantou (China) and Gorakhpur (India) are very far apart: 4,129 km in a straight line, that is 2,565 miles or 2,229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Gorakhpur is 5,724 km (3,557 miles), about 68 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Gorakhpur lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 27.9324°, 96.7589°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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 Gorakhpur?

By road it is 5,724 km (3,557 miles) from Shantou to Gorakhpur; in a straight line it is 4,129 km (2,565 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Gorakhpur?

About 68 h 47 min on the fastest route (5,724 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gorakhpur from Shantou?

Gorakhpur is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Gorakhpur?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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.