Driving from Shantou to Xi’an
Xi’an lies 1,427 km (887 mi) north-west of Shantou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 1,741 km (1,082 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shantou | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.8 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 710000 |
Where to book car hire from Shantou to Xi’an
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Staying in Xi’an
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Shantou?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shantou; by road roughly 1,741 km (1,082 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Xi’an by car?
About 21 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shantou and Xi’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.