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Distance from Katowice to Shanghai

Straight line

8,212 km
5,103 mi · 4,434 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Shanghai?

Katowice (Poland) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,212 km in a straight line, that is 5,103 miles or 4,434 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Katowice, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 53.5405°, 80.4314°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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 Katowice from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Katowice and Shanghai is 8,212 km (5,103 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Katowice?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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.