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Distance from Shantou to Lanzhou

Straight line

1,875 km
1,165 mi · 1,013 NM

By road

2,387 km
1,483 mi

Travel time

27 h 5 min
flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Lanzhou?

Shantou (China) and Lanzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,875 km in a straight line, that is 1,165 miles or 1,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Lanzhou is 2,387 km (1,483 miles), about 27 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Lanzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.8682°, 110.6875°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Lanzhou?

By road it is 2,387 km (1,483 miles) from Shantou to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 1,875 km (1,165 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Lanzhou?

About 27 h 5 min on the fastest route (2,387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Shantou?

Lanzhou is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.