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Distance from Elche to Shanghai

Straight line

10,261 km
6,376 mi · 5,540 NM

By road

12,453 km
7,738 mi

Travel time

144 h 51 min
flight ≈ 13 h 20 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Shanghai?

Elche (Spain) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,261 km in a straight line, that is 6,376 miles or 5,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Elche to Shanghai is 12,453 km (7,738 miles), about 144 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Elche, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 55.0319°, 64.7938°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 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 Elche from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,453 km (7,738 miles) from Elche to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 10,261 km (6,376 miles).

How long is the drive from Elche to Shanghai?

About 144 h 51 min on the fastest route (12,453 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Elche?

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

How long is the flight from Elche to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 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.