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Distance from Augsburg to Shanghai

Straight line

8,823 km
5,482 mi · 4,764 NM

By road

10,631 km
6,606 mi

Travel time

126 h 37 min
flight ≈ 11 h 32 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Augsburg from Shanghai?

Augsburg (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,823 km in a straight line, that is 5,482 miles or 4,764 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Augsburg to Shanghai is 10,631 km (6,606 miles), about 126 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Augsburg, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.2070°, 76.4529°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 32 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 Augsburg from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,631 km (6,606 miles) from Augsburg to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,823 km (5,482 miles).

How long is the drive from Augsburg to Shanghai?

About 126 h 37 min on the fastest route (10,631 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Augsburg?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Augsburg, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Augsburg to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 32 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.