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Distance from Mandalay to Shanghai

Straight line

2,719 km
1,689 mi · 1,468 NM

By road

3,357 km
2,086 mi

Travel time

38 h 37 min
flight ≈ 3 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Mandalay from Shanghai?

Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 2,719 km in a straight line, that is 1,689 miles or 1,468 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mandalay to Shanghai is 3,357 km (2,086 miles), about 38 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Mandalay, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into China. The halfway point is at 27.1687°, 108.2485°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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 Mandalay from Shanghai?

By road it is 3,357 km (2,086 miles) from Mandalay to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 2,719 km (1,689 miles).

How long is the drive from Mandalay to Shanghai?

About 38 h 37 min on the fastest route (3,357 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Mandalay?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Mandalay, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Mandalay to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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.