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Distance from Málaga to Shanghai

Straight line

10,615 km
6,596 mi · 5,731 NM

By road

12,883 km
8,005 mi

Travel time

149 h 42 min
flight ≈ 13 h 46 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Shanghai?

Málaga (Spain) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,615 km in a straight line, that is 6,596 miles or 5,731 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Shanghai is 12,883 km (8,005 miles), about 149 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Málaga, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 55.9195°, 62.1424°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 46 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 Málaga from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,883 km (8,005 miles) from Málaga to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 10,615 km (6,596 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Shanghai?

About 149 h 42 min on the fastest route (12,883 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Málaga?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 46 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.