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Distance from Shantou to Sūrat

Straight line

4,512 km
2,804 mi · 2,436 NM

By road

6,048 km
3,758 mi

Travel time

72 h 46 min
flight ≈ 6 h 8 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Sūrat?

Shantou (China) and Sūrat (India) are very far apart: 4,512 km in a straight line, that is 2,804 miles or 2,436 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Sūrat is 6,048 km (3,758 miles), about 72 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Sūrat lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 23.8341°, 94.5932°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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 Sūrat?

By road it is 6,048 km (3,758 miles) from Shantou to Sūrat; in a straight line it is 4,512 km (2,804 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Sūrat?

About 72 h 46 min on the fastest route (6,048 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sūrat from Shantou?

Sūrat is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Sūrat?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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.