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Distance from Gdańsk to Shanghai

Straight line

8,012 km
4,979 mi · 4,326 NM

By road

9,677 km
6,013 mi

Travel time

119 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Gdańsk from Shanghai?

Gdańsk (Poland) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,012 km in a straight line, that is 4,979 miles or 4,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gdańsk to Shanghai is 9,677 km (6,013 miles), about 119 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Gdańsk, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 55.2904°, 83.4033°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Gdańsk from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,677 km (6,013 miles) from Gdańsk to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,012 km (4,979 miles).

How long is the drive from Gdańsk to Shanghai?

About 119 h 12 min on the fastest route (9,677 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Gdańsk?

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

How long is the flight from Gdańsk to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.