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Distance from Shantou to Samara

Straight line

6,409 km
3,983 mi · 3,461 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 31 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Samara?

Shantou (China) and Samara (Russia) are very far apart: 6,409 km in a straight line, that is 3,983 miles or 3,461 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Samara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 43.0853°, 91.2906°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 31 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 Samara?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Samara is 6,409 km (3,983 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Samara from Shantou?

Samara is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Samara?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 31 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.