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Distance from Manchester to Shanghai

Straight line

9,170 km
5,698 mi · 4,952 NM

By road

11,496 km
7,144 mi

Travel time

136 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Manchester from Shanghai?

Manchester (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,170 km in a straight line, that is 5,698 miles or 4,952 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manchester to Shanghai is 11,496 km (7,144 miles), about 136 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Manchester, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.3711°, 78.1373°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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 Manchester from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,496 km (7,144 miles) from Manchester to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,170 km (5,698 miles).

How long is the drive from Manchester to Shanghai?

About 136 h 8 min on the fastest route (11,496 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Manchester?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.