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Distance from Braunschweig to Shanghai

Straight line

8,594 km
5,340 mi · 4,640 NM

By road

10,295 km
6,397 mi

Travel time

123 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Braunschweig from Shanghai?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,594 km in a straight line, that is 5,340 miles or 4,640 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Shanghai is 10,295 km (6,397 miles), about 123 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 56.8372°, 79.5338°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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 Braunschweig from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,295 km (6,397 miles) from Braunschweig to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,594 km (5,340 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Shanghai?

About 123 h 8 min on the fastest route (10,295 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Braunschweig?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.