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Distance from Milan to Shanghai

Straight line

9,119 km
5,666 mi · 4,924 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Milan from Shanghai?

Milan (Italy) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,119 km in a straight line, that is 5,666 miles or 4,924 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Milan, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 54.5453°, 73.7001°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Milan from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Milan and Shanghai is 9,119 km (5,666 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Milan?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Milan, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Milan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.