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Distance from Göteborg to Shanghai

Straight line

8,179 km
5,082 mi · 4,417 NM

By road

11,145 km
6,925 mi

Travel time

132 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Shanghai?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,179 km in a straight line, that is 5,082 miles or 4,417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Shanghai is 11,145 km (6,925 miles), about 132 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Sweden into China. The halfway point is at 58.2551°, 84.8081°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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 Göteborg from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,145 km (6,925 miles) from Göteborg to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,179 km (5,082 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Shanghai?

About 132 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,145 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Göteborg?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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.