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Distance from Kiel to Shanghai

Straight line

8,484 km
5,272 mi · 4,581 NM

By road

10,444 km
6,490 mi

Travel time

124 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Shanghai?

Kiel (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,484 km in a straight line, that is 5,272 miles or 4,581 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Shanghai is 10,444 km (6,490 miles), about 124 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 57.6797°, 81.2650°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Kiel from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,444 km (6,490 miles) from Kiel to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,484 km (5,272 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Shanghai?

About 124 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kiel?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.