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Distance from Shantou to Montevideo

Straight line

18,557 km
11,531 mi · 10,020 NM

By road

13,487 km
8,380 mi

Travel time

157 h 22 min
flight ≈ 23 h 42 min

Direction

SSW 207°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Montevideo?

Shantou (China) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are very far apart: 18,557 km in a straight line, that is 11,531 miles or 10,020 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Montevideo 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, Montevideo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 207°). The route crosses from China into Uruguay. The halfway point is at -50.3869°, 72.4994°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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 Montevideo?

By road it is 13,487 km (8,380 miles) from Shantou to Montevideo; in a straight line it is 18,557 km (11,531 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Montevideo?

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

In which direction is Montevideo from Shantou?

Montevideo is to the south-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 207°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Montevideo?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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.