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Distance from Shantou to Kathmandu

Straight line

3,183 km
1,978 mi · 1,719 NM

By road

4,641 km
2,884 mi

Travel time

56 h 2 min
flight ≈ 4 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Kathmandu?

Shantou (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 3,183 km in a straight line, that is 1,978 miles or 1,719 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Kathmandu is 4,641 km (2,884 miles), about 56 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Kathmandu lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from China into Nepal. The halfway point is at 26.3917°, 101.3087°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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 Kathmandu?

By road it is 4,641 km (2,884 miles) from Shantou to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 3,183 km (1,978 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Kathmandu?

About 56 h 2 min on the fastest route (4,641 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Shantou?

Kathmandu is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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.