Distance from Rotterdam to Shanghai
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How far is Rotterdam from Shanghai?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,947 km in a straight line, that is 5,560 miles or 4,831 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Rotterdam, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. The halfway point is at 58.6386°, 77.7701°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rotterdam from Shanghai?
The straight-line distance between Rotterdam and Shanghai is 8,947 km (5,560 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Shanghai from Rotterdam?
Shanghai is to the north-east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 51°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Shanghai?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.