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New Territories, Hong Kong → Shantou, China
Distance Result
176 miles
283 km | 153 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from New Territories to Shantou is about 283 km (176 miles) as the crow flies, or 153 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 0.4 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 3h 8min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 5min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from New Territories to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between New Territories and Shantou is 176 miles (283 kilometers).
A direct flight from New Territories to Shantou takes approximately 1h 5min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from New Territories to Shantou takes approximately 3h 8min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.