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Distance from Shantou to Sendai

Straight line

2,826 km
1,756 mi · 1,526 NM

By road

3,936 km
2,446 mi

Travel time

47 h 37 min
flight ≈ 4 h 2 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Sendai?

Shantou (China) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 2,826 km in a straight line, that is 1,756 miles or 1,526 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Sendai is 3,936 km (2,446 miles), about 47 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 31.3809°, 127.8347°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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 Sendai?

By road it is 3,936 km (2,446 miles) from Shantou to Sendai; in a straight line it is 2,826 km (1,756 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Sendai?

About 47 h 37 min on the fastest route (3,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Shantou?

Sendai is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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.