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Distance from Shiraz to Shantou

Straight line

6,357 km
3,950 mi · 3,433 NM

By road

8,791 km
5,462 mi

Travel time

102 h 27 min
flight ≈ 8 h 27 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Shantou?

Shiraz (Iran) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 6,357 km in a straight line, that is 3,950 miles or 3,433 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiraz to Shantou is 8,791 km (5,462 miles), about 102 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Shiraz, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 30.4617°, 85.5992°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 27 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 Shiraz from Shantou?

By road it is 8,791 km (5,462 miles) from Shiraz to Shantou; in a straight line it is 6,357 km (3,950 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiraz to Shantou?

About 102 h 27 min on the fastest route (8,791 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Shiraz?

Shantou is to the east of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 27 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.