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Distance from Shantou to Lijiang

Straight line

1,707 km
1,060 mi · 922 NM

By road

2,206 km
1,371 mi

Travel time

24 h 45 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Lijiang?

Shantou (China) and Lijiang (China) are quite far apart: 1,707 km in a straight line, that is 1,060 miles or 922 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Lijiang is 2,206 km (1,371 miles), about 24 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Lijiang lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 25.3481°, 108.5867°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 2,206 km (1,371 miles) from Shantou to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 1,707 km (1,060 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Lijiang?

About 24 h 45 min on the fastest route (2,206 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Shantou?

Lijiang is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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.