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Distance from Bratislava to Shanghai

Straight line

8,451 km
5,251 mi · 4,563 NM

By road

10,216 km
6,348 mi

Travel time

122 h 34 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Shanghai?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,451 km in a straight line, that is 5,251 miles or 4,563 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Shanghai is 10,216 km (6,348 miles), about 122 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Slovakia into China. The halfway point is at 53.1914°, 78.3184°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Bratislava from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,216 km (6,348 miles) from Bratislava to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,451 km (5,251 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Shanghai?

About 122 h 34 min on the fastest route (10,216 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Bratislava?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.