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Distance from Shantou to Saitama

Straight line

2,610 km
1,622 mi · 1,409 NM

By road

2,849 km
1,770 mi

Travel time

44 h 20 min
flight ≈ 3 h 46 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Saitama?

Shantou (China) and Saitama (Japan) are very far apart: 2,610 km in a straight line, that is 1,622 miles or 1,409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Saitama is 2,849 km (1,770 miles), about 44 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Saitama lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 30.1355°, 127.4589°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 46 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 Saitama?

By road it is 2,849 km (1,770 miles) from Shantou to Saitama; in a straight line it is 2,610 km (1,622 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Saitama?

About 44 h 20 min on the fastest route (2,849 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Saitama from Shantou?

Saitama is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Saitama?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 46 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.