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Distance from Shantou to Lima

Straight line

18,101 km
11,247 mi · 9,774 NM

By road

13,487 km
8,380 mi

Travel time

157 h 22 min
flight ≈ 23 h 8 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Lima?

Shantou (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 18,101 km in a straight line, that is 11,247 miles or 9,774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Lima is 13,487 km (8,380 miles), about 157 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 38.7135°, -145.4392°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 8 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 Lima?

By road it is 13,487 km (8,380 miles) from Shantou to Lima; in a straight line it is 18,101 km (11,247 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Lima?

About 157 h 22 min on the fastest route (13,487 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 8 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.