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Distance from Mashhad to Shanghai

Straight line

5,664 km
3,519 mi · 3,058 NM

By road

7,048 km
4,380 mi

Travel time

81 h 46 min
flight ≈ 7 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Shanghai?

Mashhad (Iran) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 5,664 km in a straight line, that is 3,519 miles or 3,058 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Shanghai is 7,048 km (4,380 miles), about 81 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 37.9365°, 91.5345°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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 Mashhad from Shanghai?

By road it is 7,048 km (4,380 miles) from Mashhad to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 5,664 km (3,519 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Shanghai?

About 81 h 46 min on the fastest route (7,048 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Mashhad?

Shanghai is to the east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 35 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.