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Distance from Kyiv to Shanghai

Straight line

7,466 km
4,639 mi · 4,031 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Shanghai?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,466 km in a straight line, that is 4,639 miles or 4,031 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kyiv, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 50.6372°, 84.4574°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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 Kyiv from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Kyiv and Shanghai is 7,466 km (4,639 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kyiv?

Shanghai is to the east of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 50 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.