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Distance from Poltava to Shanghai

Straight line

7,230 km
4,493 mi · 3,904 NM

By road

9,020 km
5,605 mi

Travel time

109 h 26 min
flight ≈ 9 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Shanghai?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,230 km in a straight line, that is 4,493 miles or 3,904 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Shanghai is 9,020 km (5,605 miles), about 109 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 49.3085°, 85.4317°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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 Poltava from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,020 km (5,605 miles) from Poltava to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,230 km (4,493 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Shanghai?

About 109 h 26 min on the fastest route (9,020 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Poltava?

Shanghai is to the east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 32 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.