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Distance from Tarsus to Shantou

Straight line

7,793 km
4,842 mi · 4,208 NM

By road

10,204 km
6,340 mi

Travel time

118 h 33 min
flight ≈ 10 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Shantou?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,793 km in a straight line, that is 4,842 miles or 4,208 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Shantou is 10,204 km (6,340 miles), about 118 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 37.4883°, 79.2247°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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 Tarsus from Shantou?

By road it is 10,204 km (6,340 miles) from Tarsus to Shantou; in a straight line it is 7,793 km (4,842 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Shantou?

About 118 h 33 min on the fastest route (10,204 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Tarsus?

Shantou is to the east of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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.