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Distance from Genoa to Shanghai

Straight line

9,205 km
5,720 mi · 4,970 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Genoa from Shanghai?

Genoa (Italy) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,720 miles or 4,970 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Genoa, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 54.1639°, 72.8469°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h (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 Genoa from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Genoa and Shanghai is 9,205 km (5,720 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Genoa?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Genoa, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Genoa to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 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.