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Distance from Shantou to Sapporo

Straight line

3,147 km
1,955 mi · 1,699 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 26 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Sapporo?

Shantou (China) and Sapporo (Japan) are very far apart: 3,147 km in a straight line, that is 1,955 miles or 1,699 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Sapporo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.8236°, 127.6104°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 26 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 Sapporo?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Sapporo is 3,147 km (1,955 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sapporo from Shantou?

Sapporo is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 26 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.