EN RO

Distance from Marseille to Shanghai

Straight line

9,506 km
5,907 mi · 5,133 NM

By road

11,605 km
7,211 mi

Travel time

136 h 3 min
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Shanghai → Marseille

How far is Marseille from Shanghai?

Marseille (France) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,506 km in a straight line, that is 5,907 miles or 5,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Shanghai is 11,605 km (7,211 miles), about 136 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 54.9446°, 70.7669°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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 Marseille from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,605 km (7,211 miles) from Marseille to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,506 km (5,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Shanghai?

About 136 h 3 min on the fastest route (11,605 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Marseille?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.