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Distance from Gijón to Shanghai

Straight line

10,138 km
6,300 mi · 5,474 NM

By road

12,294 km
7,639 mi

Travel time

143 h 41 min
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Gijón from Shanghai?

Gijón (Spain) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,138 km in a straight line, that is 6,300 miles or 5,474 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gijón to Shanghai is 12,294 km (7,639 miles), about 143 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Gijón, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 59.4265°, 67.3080°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Gijón from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,294 km (7,639 miles) from Gijón to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 10,138 km (6,300 miles).

How long is the drive from Gijón to Shanghai?

About 143 h 41 min on the fastest route (12,294 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Gijón?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Gijón, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Gijón to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.