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Distance from Shantou to Karachi

Straight line

5,027 km
3,124 mi · 2,715 NM

By road

7,178 km
4,460 mi

Travel time

85 h 42 min
flight ≈ 6 h 47 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Karachi?

Shantou (China) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,027 km in a straight line, that is 3,124 miles or 2,715 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Karachi is 7,178 km (4,460 miles), about 85 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Karachi lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 26.2574°, 92.0173°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 47 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 Karachi?

By road it is 7,178 km (4,460 miles) from Shantou to Karachi; in a straight line it is 5,027 km (3,124 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Karachi?

About 85 h 42 min on the fastest route (7,178 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Shantou?

Karachi is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 47 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.