EN RO

Distance from Shantou to Palembang

Straight line

3,185 km
1,979 mi · 1,720 NM

By road

–
no road route

Travel time

–
flight ≈ 4 h 29 min

Direction

SSW 205°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Palembang → Shantou

How far is Shantou from Palembang?

Shantou (China) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,185 km in a straight line, that is 1,979 miles or 1,720 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Shantou and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Shantou, Palembang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 205°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 10.2804°, 110.4773°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shantou from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Palembang is 3,185 km (1,979 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Shantou?

Palembang is to the south-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 205°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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.