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Distance from Bradford to Shanghai

Straight line

9,123 km
5,669 mi · 4,926 NM

By road

11,483 km
7,135 mi

Travel time

135 h 54 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Shanghai?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,123 km in a straight line, that is 5,669 miles or 4,926 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Shanghai is 11,483 km (7,135 miles), about 135 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bradford, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.2897°, 78.5473°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Bradford from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,483 km (7,135 miles) from Bradford to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,123 km (5,669 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Shanghai?

About 135 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,483 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Bradford?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.