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Distance from Kharkiv to Shanghai

Straight line

7,099 km
4,411 mi · 3,833 NM

By road

8,878 km
5,516 mi

Travel time

107 h 12 min
flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Shanghai?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,099 km in a straight line, that is 4,411 miles or 3,833 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Shanghai is 8,878 km (5,516 miles), about 107 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 49.1079°, 86.2738°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Kharkiv from Shanghai?

By road it is 8,878 km (5,516 miles) from Kharkiv to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,099 km (4,411 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Shanghai?

About 107 h 12 min on the fastest route (8,878 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kharkiv?

Shanghai is to the east of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.