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Distance from Linz to Shanghai

Straight line

8,619 km
5,356 mi · 4,654 NM

By road

10,371 km
6,444 mi

Travel time

124 h 39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Shanghai?

Linz (Austria) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,619 km in a straight line, that is 5,356 miles or 4,654 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Linz to Shanghai is 10,371 km (6,444 miles), about 124 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Linz, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Austria into China. The halfway point is at 54.1123°, 77.4889°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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 Linz from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,371 km (6,444 miles) from Linz to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,619 km (5,356 miles).

How long is the drive from Linz to Shanghai?

About 124 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,371 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Linz?

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

How long is the flight from Linz to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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.