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Distance from Shantou to Xiamen

Straight line

186 km
115 mi · 100 NM

By road

237 km
147 mi

Travel time

2 h 46 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Xiamen?

Shantou (China) and Xiamen (China) are a medium distance apart: 186 km in a straight line, that is 115 miles or 100 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Xiamen is 237 km (147 miles), about 2 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Xiamen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 23.9255°, 117.3954°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Xiamen?

By road it is 237 km (147 miles) from Shantou to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 186 km (115 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Xiamen?

About 2 h 46 min on the fastest route (237 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Shantou?

Xiamen is to the north-east of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.