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Distance from Freiburg to Shanghai

Straight line

9,029 km
5,611 mi · 4,876 NM

By road

10,869 km
6,754 mi

Travel time

128 h 34 min
flight ≈ 11 h 47 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Freiburg from Shanghai?

Freiburg (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,029 km in a straight line, that is 5,611 miles or 4,876 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Freiburg to Shanghai is 10,869 km (6,754 miles), about 128 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Freiburg, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 56.0583°, 75.2175°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 47 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 Freiburg from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,869 km (6,754 miles) from Freiburg to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,029 km (5,611 miles).

How long is the drive from Freiburg to Shanghai?

About 128 h 34 min on the fastest route (10,869 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Freiburg?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Freiburg, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Freiburg to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 47 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.