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Distance from Shantou to Varanasi

Straight line

3,418 km
2,124 mi · 1,846 NM

By road

4,821 km
2,996 mi

Travel time

58 h 9 min
flight ≈ 4 h 46 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Varanasi?

Shantou (China) and Varanasi (India) are very far apart: 3,418 km in a straight line, that is 2,124 miles or 1,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Varanasi is 4,821 km (2,996 miles), about 58 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Varanasi lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 25.3005°, 99.9961°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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 Varanasi?

By road it is 4,821 km (2,996 miles) from Shantou to Varanasi; in a straight line it is 3,418 km (2,124 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Varanasi?

About 58 h 9 min on the fastest route (4,821 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varanasi from Shantou?

Varanasi is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Varanasi?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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.