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Distance from Naples to Shanghai

Straight line

9,081 km
5,643 mi · 4,904 NM

By road

11,504 km
7,148 mi

Travel time

136 h 12 min
flight ≈ 11 h 51 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Naples from Shanghai?

Naples (Italy) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,081 km in a straight line, that is 5,643 miles or 4,904 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Naples to Shanghai is 11,504 km (7,148 miles), about 136 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Naples, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 50.6974°, 72.6139°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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 Naples from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,504 km (7,148 miles) from Naples to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,081 km (5,643 miles).

How long is the drive from Naples to Shanghai?

About 136 h 12 min on the fastest route (11,504 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Naples?

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

How long is the flight from Naples to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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.