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Distance from Shantou to Tabriz

Straight line

6,780 km
4,213 mi · 3,661 NM

By road

8,936 km
5,553 mi

Travel time

104 h 1 min
flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Tabriz?

Shantou (China) and Tabriz (Iran) are very far apart: 6,780 km in a straight line, that is 4,213 miles or 3,661 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Tabriz is 8,936 km (5,553 miles), about 104 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Tabriz lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 35.9931°, 84.6027°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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 Tabriz?

By road it is 8,936 km (5,553 miles) from Shantou to Tabriz; in a straight line it is 6,780 km (4,213 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Tabriz?

About 104 h 1 min on the fastest route (8,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tabriz from Shantou?

Tabriz is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Tabriz?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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.