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Distance from Luhansk to Shanghai

Straight line

6,934 km
4,309 mi · 3,744 NM

By road

8,687 km
5,398 mi

Travel time

103 h 53 min
flight ≈ 9 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Luhansk from Shanghai?

Luhansk (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 6,934 km in a straight line, that is 4,309 miles or 3,744 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luhansk to Shanghai is 8,687 km (5,398 miles), about 103 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Luhansk, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 47.7801°, 86.7282°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 10 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 Luhansk from Shanghai?

By road it is 8,687 km (5,398 miles) from Luhansk to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 6,934 km (4,309 miles).

How long is the drive from Luhansk to Shanghai?

About 103 h 53 min on the fastest route (8,687 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Luhansk?

Shanghai is to the east of Luhansk, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Luhansk to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 10 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.