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How far is Shantou from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 604 miles / 973 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Shantou (SWA) is 759 miles / 1222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 55 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Shantou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Shantou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 604.320 miles
  • 972.558 kilometers
  • 525.139 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 605.732 miles
  • 974.831 kilometers
  • 526.367 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Shantou?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Shantou.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Shantou generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E

Airlines flying from Shanghai (SHA) to Shantou (SWA)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
Spring Airlines