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Distance from Shantou to Tokyo

Straight line

2,602 km
1,617 mi · 1,405 NM

By road

2,849 km
1,770 mi

Travel time

44 h 20 min
flight ≈ 3 h 45 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Tokyo?

Shantou (China) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 2,602 km in a straight line, that is 1,617 miles or 1,405 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Tokyo is 2,849 km (1,770 miles), about 44 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 30.0268°, 127.4913°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 2,849 km (1,770 miles) from Shantou to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 2,602 km (1,617 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Tokyo?

About 44 h 20 min on the fastest route (2,849 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Shantou?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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.