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Distance from Palma to Shanghai

Straight line

9,949 km
6,182 mi · 5,372 NM

By road

12,192 km
7,575 mi

Travel time

146 h 41 min
flight ≈ 12 h 56 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Palma from Shanghai?

Palma (Spain) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,949 km in a straight line, that is 6,182 miles or 5,372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palma to Shanghai is 12,192 km (7,575 miles), about 146 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Palma, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 54.2813°, 67.0655°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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 Palma from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,192 km (7,575 miles) from Palma to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,949 km (6,182 miles).

How long is the drive from Palma to Shanghai?

About 146 h 41 min on the fastest route (12,192 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Palma?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Palma, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Palma to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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.