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Distance from Lisbon to Shanghai

Straight line

10,731 km
6,668 mi · 5,794 NM

By road

12,850 km
7,985 mi

Travel time

149 h 25 min
flight ≈ 13 h 55 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Lisbon from Shanghai?

Lisbon (Portugal) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,731 km in a straight line, that is 6,668 miles or 5,794 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lisbon to Shanghai is 12,850 km (7,985 miles), about 149 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lisbon, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Portugal into China. The halfway point is at 59.0149°, 61.8488°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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 Lisbon from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,850 km (7,985 miles) from Lisbon to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 10,731 km (6,668 miles).

How long is the drive from Lisbon to Shanghai?

About 149 h 25 min on the fastest route (12,850 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Lisbon?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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.