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Distance from Århus to Shanghai

Straight line

8,364 km
5,197 mi · 4,516 NM

By road

10,705 km
6,652 mi

Travel time

127 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Århus from Shanghai?

Århus (Denmark) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,364 km in a straight line, that is 5,197 miles or 4,516 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Århus to Shanghai is 10,705 km (6,652 miles), about 127 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Århus, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Denmark into China. The halfway point is at 58.2594°, 82.9915°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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 Århus from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,705 km (6,652 miles) from Århus to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,364 km (5,197 miles).

How long is the drive from Århus to Shanghai?

About 127 h 19 min on the fastest route (10,705 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Århus?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Århus, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Århus to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.