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Distance from Shantou to Ürümqi

Straight line

3,494 km
2,171 mi · 1,887 NM

By road

4,287 km
2,664 mi

Travel time

47 h 51 min
flight ≈ 4 h 52 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Ürümqi?

Shantou (China) and Ürümqi (China) are very far apart: 3,494 km in a straight line, that is 2,171 miles or 1,887 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Ürümqi is 4,287 km (2,664 miles), about 47 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Ürümqi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.4385°, 103.9376°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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 Ürümqi?

By road it is 4,287 km (2,664 miles) from Shantou to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 3,494 km (2,171 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Ürümqi?

About 47 h 51 min on the fastest route (4,287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Shantou?

Ürümqi is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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.