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Distance from Shantou to Rawalpindi

Straight line

4,389 km
2,727 mi · 2,370 NM

By road

6,227 km
3,869 mi

Travel time

71 h 37 min
flight ≈ 5 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Rawalpindi?

Shantou (China) and Rawalpindi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,389 km in a straight line, that is 2,727 miles or 2,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Rawalpindi is 6,227 km (3,869 miles), about 71 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Rawalpindi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from China into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 30.3012°, 95.9960°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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 Rawalpindi?

By road it is 6,227 km (3,869 miles) from Shantou to Rawalpindi; in a straight line it is 4,389 km (2,727 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Rawalpindi?

About 71 h 37 min on the fastest route (6,227 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rawalpindi from Shantou?

Rawalpindi is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Rawalpindi?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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.