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Distance from Malmö to Shanghai

Straight line

8,252 km
5,128 mi · 4,456 NM

By road

10,869 km
6,754 mi

Travel time

129 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Shanghai?

Malmö (Sweden) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,252 km in a straight line, that is 5,128 miles or 4,456 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malmö to Shanghai is 10,869 km (6,754 miles), about 129 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Sweden into China. The halfway point is at 57.2902°, 83.0696°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Malmö from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,869 km (6,754 miles) from Malmö to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,252 km (5,128 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Shanghai?

About 129 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,869 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Malmö?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.