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Distance from Messina to Shanghai

Straight line

9,156 km
5,689 mi · 4,944 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 57 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Shanghai?

Messina (Italy) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,156 km in a straight line, that is 5,689 miles or 4,944 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Messina, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 48.9383°, 71.7045°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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 Messina from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Messina and Shanghai is 9,156 km (5,689 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Messina?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Messina, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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.