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Distance from Shantou to Mashhad

Straight line

5,624 km
3,494 mi · 3,037 NM

By road

7,501 km
4,661 mi

Travel time

86 h 52 min
flight ≈ 7 h 32 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Mashhad?

Shantou (China) and Mashhad (Iran) are very far apart: 5,624 km in a straight line, that is 3,494 miles or 3,037 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Mashhad is 7,501 km (4,661 miles), about 86 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Mashhad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.1376°, 90.1718°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 32 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 Mashhad?

By road it is 7,501 km (4,661 miles) from Shantou to Mashhad; in a straight line it is 5,624 km (3,494 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Mashhad?

About 86 h 52 min on the fastest route (7,501 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mashhad from Shantou?

Mashhad is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Mashhad?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 32 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.