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Distance from Chemnitz to Shanghai

Straight line

8,546 km
5,310 mi · 4,615 NM

By road

10,213 km
6,346 mi

Travel time

122 h 57 min
flight ≈ 11 h 11 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Shanghai?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,546 km in a straight line, that is 5,310 miles or 4,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Shanghai is 10,213 km (6,346 miles), about 122 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.5619°, 79.0010°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Chemnitz from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,213 km (6,346 miles) from Chemnitz to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,546 km (5,310 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Shanghai?

About 122 h 57 min on the fastest route (10,213 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Chemnitz?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.