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Distance from Debrecen to Shanghai

Straight line

8,193 km
5,091 mi · 4,424 NM

By road

10,044 km
6,241 mi

Travel time

123 h 26 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Debrecen from Shanghai?

Debrecen (Hungary) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,193 km in a straight line, that is 5,091 miles or 4,424 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Debrecen to Shanghai is 10,044 km (6,241 miles), about 123 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Debrecen, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Hungary into China. The halfway point is at 51.6150°, 79.4966°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Debrecen from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,044 km (6,241 miles) from Debrecen to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,193 km (5,091 miles).

How long is the drive from Debrecen to Shanghai?

About 123 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,044 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Debrecen?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Debrecen, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Debrecen to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.