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Distance from Coventry to Shanghai

Straight line

9,218 km
5,728 mi · 4,977 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Coventry from Shanghai?

Coventry (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,218 km in a straight line, that is 5,728 miles or 4,977 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Coventry, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 60.8217°, 77.0871°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Coventry from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Coventry and Shanghai is 9,218 km (5,728 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Coventry?

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

How long is the flight from Coventry to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.