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Distance from Almaty to Shanghai

Straight line

4,116 km
2,558 mi · 2,222 NM

By road

4,835 km
3,005 mi

Travel time

53 h 42 min
flight ≈ 5 h 39 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Shanghai?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,116 km in a straight line, that is 2,558 miles or 2,222 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Almaty to Shanghai is 4,835 km (3,005 miles), about 53 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Almaty, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into China. The halfway point is at 39.3834°, 101.0722°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Almaty from Shanghai?

By road it is 4,835 km (3,005 miles) from Almaty to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 4,116 km (2,558 miles).

How long is the drive from Almaty to Shanghai?

About 53 h 42 min on the fastest route (4,835 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Almaty?

Shanghai is to the east of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 39 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.