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Distance from Shantou to İzmir

Straight line

8,401 km
5,220 mi · 4,536 NM

By road

11,048 km
6,865 mi

Travel time

128 h 19 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from İzmir?

Shantou (China) and İzmir (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,401 km in a straight line, that is 5,220 miles or 4,536 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to İzmir is 11,048 km (6,865 miles), about 128 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, İzmir lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.0430°, 76.4104°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 İzmir?

By road it is 11,048 km (6,865 miles) from Shantou to İzmir; in a straight line it is 8,401 km (5,220 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to İzmir?

About 128 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,048 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is İzmir from Shantou?

İzmir is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to İzmir?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.