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Distance from Liverpool to Shanghai

Straight line

9,211 km
5,723 mi · 4,973 NM

By road

11,515 km
7,155 mi

Travel time

136 h 15 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Liverpool from Shanghai?

Liverpool (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,211 km in a straight line, that is 5,723 miles or 4,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Liverpool to Shanghai is 11,515 km (7,155 miles), about 136 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Liverpool, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.6067°, 77.9598°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Liverpool from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,515 km (7,155 miles) from Liverpool to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,211 km (5,723 miles).

How long is the drive from Liverpool to Shanghai?

About 136 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,515 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Liverpool?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Liverpool, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Liverpool to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.