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Distance from Norwich to Shanghai

Straight line

9,061 km
5,630 mi · 4,893 NM

By road

11,330 km
7,040 mi

Travel time

134 h 10 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Norwich from Shanghai?

Norwich (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,630 miles or 4,893 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Norwich to Shanghai is 11,330 km (7,040 miles), about 134 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Norwich, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 59.9258°, 77.8107°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Norwich from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,330 km (7,040 miles) from Norwich to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,061 km (5,630 miles).

How long is the drive from Norwich to Shanghai?

About 134 h 10 min on the fastest route (11,330 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Norwich?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Norwich, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Norwich to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.