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Distance from Shantou to Kobe

Straight line

2,187 km
1,359 mi · 1,181 NM

By road

2,846 km
1,769 mi

Travel time

44 h 14 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Kobe?

Shantou (China) and Kobe (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,187 km in a straight line, that is 1,359 miles or 1,181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Kobe is 2,846 km (1,769 miles), about 44 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 29.3469°, 125.4364°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Kobe?

By road it is 2,846 km (1,769 miles) from Shantou to Kobe; in a straight line it is 2,187 km (1,359 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Kobe?

About 44 h 14 min on the fastest route (2,846 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Shantou?

Kobe is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.