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Distance from Northampton to Shanghai

Straight line

9,199 km
5,716 mi · 4,967 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Shanghai?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,199 km in a straight line, that is 5,716 miles or 4,967 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Northampton, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 60.5575°, 77.0284°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h (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 Northampton from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Northampton and Shanghai is 9,199 km (5,716 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Northampton?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 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.