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Distance from Shantou to Seoul

Straight line

1,854 km
1,152 mi · 1,001 NM

By road

2,454 km
1,525 mi

Travel time

38 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Seoul?

Shantou (China) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,854 km in a straight line, that is 1,152 miles or 1,001 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Seoul is 2,454 km (1,525 miles), about 38 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 30.5672°, 121.4696°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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 Seoul?

By road it is 2,454 km (1,525 miles) from Shantou to Seoul; in a straight line it is 1,854 km (1,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Seoul?

About 38 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,454 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Shantou?

Seoul is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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.