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Distance from Bilbao to Shanghai

Straight line

10,006 km
6,218 mi · 5,403 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Shanghai?

Bilbao (Spain) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,006 km in a straight line, that is 6,218 miles or 5,403 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bilbao, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 58.1715°, 67.9096°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h (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 Bilbao from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Bilbao and Shanghai is 10,006 km (6,218 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Bilbao?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 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.