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Distance from Blackpool to Shanghai

Straight line

9,182 km
5,706 mi · 4,958 NM

By road

11,560 km
7,183 mi

Travel time

136 h 44 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Blackpool from Shanghai?

Blackpool (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,182 km in a straight line, that is 5,706 miles or 4,958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Blackpool to Shanghai is 11,560 km (7,183 miles), about 136 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Blackpool, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.7367°, 78.4035°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Blackpool from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,560 km (7,183 miles) from Blackpool to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,182 km (5,706 miles).

How long is the drive from Blackpool to Shanghai?

About 136 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,560 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Blackpool?

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

How long is the flight from Blackpool to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.