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Distance from Shantou to Karaj

Straight line

6,398 km
3,975 mi · 3,455 NM

By road

8,367 km
5,199 mi

Travel time

98 h 9 min
flight ≈ 8 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Karaj?

Shantou (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 6,398 km in a straight line, that is 3,975 miles or 3,455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Karaj is 8,367 km (5,199 miles), about 98 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Karaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 34.0495°, 86.1481°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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 Karaj?

By road it is 8,367 km (5,199 miles) from Shantou to Karaj; in a straight line it is 6,398 km (3,975 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Karaj?

About 98 h 9 min on the fastest route (8,367 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Shantou?

Karaj is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 30 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.