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Distance from Newport to Shanghai

Straight line

9,355 km
5,813 mi · 5,051 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 12 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Newport from Shanghai?

Newport (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,355 km in a straight line, that is 5,813 miles or 5,051 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Newport, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.1098°, 75.9689°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 12 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 Newport from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Newport and Shanghai is 9,355 km (5,813 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Newport?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Newport, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Newport to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 12 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.