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Distance from Sūrat to Shantou

Straight line

4,512 km
2,804 mi · 2,436 NM

By road

6,040 km
3,753 mi

Travel time

72 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Sūrat from Shantou?

Sūrat (India) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 4,512 km in a straight line, that is 2,804 miles or 2,436 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sūrat to Shantou is 6,040 km (3,753 miles), about 72 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Sūrat, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 23.8341°, 94.5932°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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 Sūrat from Shantou?

By road it is 6,040 km (3,753 miles) from Sūrat to Shantou; in a straight line it is 4,512 km (2,804 miles).

How long is the drive from Sūrat to Shantou?

About 72 h 56 min on the fastest route (6,040 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Sūrat?

Shantou is to the east of Sūrat, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Sūrat to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 8 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.