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Distance from Taichung to Shantou

Straight line

414 km
257 mi · 223 NM

By road

514 km
319 mi

Travel time

9 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Taichung from Shantou?

Taichung (Taiwan) and Shantou (China) are a medium distance apart: 414 km in a straight line, that is 257 miles or 223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taichung to Shantou is 514 km (319 miles), about 9 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Taichung, Shantou lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 23.7702°, 118.6934°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Taichung from Shantou?

By road it is 514 km (319 miles) from Taichung to Shantou; in a straight line it is 414 km (257 miles).

How long is the drive from Taichung to Shantou?

About 9 h 35 min on the fastest route (514 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Taichung?

Shantou is to the west of Taichung, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Taichung to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.