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Distance from Shantou to Taipei

Straight line

523 km
325 mi · 283 NM

By road

510 km
317 mi

Travel time

9 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Taipei?

Shantou (China) and Taipei (Taiwan) are a medium distance apart: 523 km in a straight line, that is 325 miles or 283 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Taipei is 510 km (317 miles), about 9 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shantou, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 24.2269°, 119.1074°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Taipei?

By road it is 510 km (317 miles) from Shantou to Taipei; in a straight line it is 523 km (325 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Taipei?

About 9 h 35 min on the fastest route (510 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Shantou?

Taipei is to the east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.