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How far is Rishiri from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) is 2036 miles / 3276 kilometers / 1769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Rishiri (RIS) is 3911 miles / 6294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 38 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Rishiri Airport

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Distance from Shantou to Rishiri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2035.905 miles
  • 3276.472 kilometers
  • 1769.153 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
  • 2036.522 miles
  • 3277.465 kilometers
  • 1769.690 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 Shantou to Rishiri?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Rishiri Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Rishiri Airport (RIS)

On average, flying from Shantou to Rishiri generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Rishiri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Rishiri Airport (RIS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E