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How far is Shantou from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 6227 miles / 10022 kilometers / 5411 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6227.226 miles
  • 10021.748 kilometers
  • 5411.311 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
  • 6215.905 miles
  • 10003.529 kilometers
  • 5401.473 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 Vancouver to Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Shantou generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 648 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Shantou

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
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