Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Shanghai
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Shanghai?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,835 km in a straight line, that is 5,490 miles or 4,770 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gelsenkirchen, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 57.6399°, 78.0007°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Shanghai?
The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Shanghai is 8,835 km (5,490 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Shanghai from Gelsenkirchen?
Shanghai is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 52°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Shanghai?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.