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Distance from Ürümqi to Shantou

Straight line

3,494 km
2,171 mi · 1,887 NM

By road

4,288 km
2,664 mi

Travel time

47 h 49 min
flight ≈ 4 h 52 min

Direction

ESE 121°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Shantou?

Ürümqi (China) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 3,494 km in a straight line, that is 2,171 miles or 1,887 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Shantou is 4,288 km (2,664 miles), about 47 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Shantou lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.4385°, 103.9376°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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 Ürümqi from Shantou?

By road it is 4,288 km (2,664 miles) from Ürümqi to Shantou; in a straight line it is 3,494 km (2,171 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Shantou?

About 47 h 49 min on the fastest route (4,288 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Ürümqi?

Shantou is to the south-east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 121°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 52 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.