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Distance from Chelyabinsk to Shanghai

Straight line

5,344 km
3,320 mi · 2,885 NM

By road

6,598 km
4,100 mi

Travel time

76 h 33 min
flight ≈ 7 h 11 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Chelyabinsk from Shanghai?

Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 5,344 km in a straight line, that is 3,320 miles or 2,885 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chelyabinsk to Shanghai is 6,598 km (4,100 miles), about 76 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Chelyabinsk, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 47.1219°, 97.9995°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 11 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 Chelyabinsk from Shanghai?

By road it is 6,598 km (4,100 miles) from Chelyabinsk to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 5,344 km (3,320 miles).

How long is the drive from Chelyabinsk to Shanghai?

About 76 h 33 min on the fastest route (6,598 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Chelyabinsk?

Shanghai is to the east of Chelyabinsk, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Chelyabinsk to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 11 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.