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Distance from Shantou to Hiroshima

Straight line

1,958 km
1,217 mi · 1,057 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 57 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Hiroshima?

Shantou (China) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,958 km in a straight line, that is 1,217 miles or 1,057 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Hiroshima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 29.1132°, 124.1606°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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 Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Hiroshima is 1,958 km (1,217 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Shantou?

Hiroshima is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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.