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Distance from Medina to Shanghai

Straight line

7,912 km
4,916 mi · 4,272 NM

By road

9,572 km
5,948 mi

Travel time

117 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 23 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Medina from Shanghai?

Medina (Saudi Arabia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,912 km in a straight line, that is 4,916 miles or 4,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medina to Shanghai is 9,572 km (5,948 miles), about 117 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Medina, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into China. The halfway point is at 34.9482°, 78.9883°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Medina from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,572 km (5,948 miles) from Medina to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,912 km (4,916 miles).

How long is the drive from Medina to Shanghai?

About 117 h 15 min on the fastest route (9,572 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Medina?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Medina, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Medina to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.