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Distance from Shantou to Suzhou

Straight line

959 km
596 mi · 518 NM

By road

1,182 km
734 mi

Travel time

13 h 30 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Suzhou?

Shantou (China) and Suzhou (China) are quite far apart: 959 km in a straight line, that is 596 miles or 518 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Suzhou is 1,182 km (734 miles), about 13 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.3495°, 118.5855°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 1,182 km (734 miles) from Shantou to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 959 km (596 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Suzhou?

About 13 h 30 min on the fastest route (1,182 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Shantou?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.