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Distance from Batam to Shanghai

Straight line

3,802 km
2,362 mi · 2,053 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 15 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Batam from Shanghai?

Batam (Indonesia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 3,802 km in a straight line, that is 2,362 miles or 2,053 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Batam and Shanghai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Batam, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 16.3638°, 112.0566°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Batam from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Batam and Shanghai is 3,802 km (2,362 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shanghai from Batam?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Batam, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Batam to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 15 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.