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Distance from Varanasi to Shantou

Straight line

3,418 km
2,124 mi · 1,846 NM

By road

4,768 km
2,963 mi

Travel time

57 h 47 min
flight ≈ 4 h 46 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Shantou?

Varanasi (India) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 3,418 km in a straight line, that is 2,124 miles or 1,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Shantou is 4,768 km (2,963 miles), about 57 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 25.3005°, 99.9961°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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 Varanasi from Shantou?

By road it is 4,768 km (2,963 miles) from Varanasi to Shantou; in a straight line it is 3,418 km (2,124 miles).

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Shantou?

About 57 h 47 min on the fastest route (4,768 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Varanasi?

Shantou is to the east of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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.