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Distance from Shantou to Kunming

Straight line

1,433 km
891 mi · 774 NM

By road

1,744 km
1,084 mi

Travel time

19 h 34 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Kunming?

Shantou (China) and Kunming (China) are quite far apart: 1,433 km in a straight line, that is 891 miles or 774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Kunming is 1,744 km (1,084 miles), about 19 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Kunming lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 24.3641°, 109.7627°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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 Kunming?

By road it is 1,744 km (1,084 miles) from Shantou to Kunming; in a straight line it is 1,433 km (891 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Kunming?

About 19 h 34 min on the fastest route (1,744 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kunming from Shantou?

Kunming is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Kunming?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.