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Distance from Donetsk to Shanghai

Straight line

7,059 km
4,386 mi · 3,812 NM

By road

8,901 km
5,531 mi

Travel time

106 h 27 min
flight ≈ 9 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Shanghai?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,059 km in a straight line, that is 4,386 miles or 3,812 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Donetsk to Shanghai is 8,901 km (5,531 miles), about 106 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 47.8429°, 85.8749°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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 Donetsk from Shanghai?

By road it is 8,901 km (5,531 miles) from Donetsk to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,059 km (4,386 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Shanghai?

About 106 h 27 min on the fastest route (8,901 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Donetsk?

Shanghai is to the east of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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.