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Distance from Sanaa to Shanghai

Straight line

7,948 km
4,939 mi · 4,292 NM

By road

9,196 km
5,714 mi

Travel time

119 h 30 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Shanghai?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,948 km in a straight line, that is 4,939 miles or 4,292 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa to Shanghai is 9,196 km (5,714 miles), about 119 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Sanaa, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Yemen into China. The halfway point is at 28.8251°, 80.0883°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Sanaa from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,196 km (5,714 miles) from Sanaa to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,948 km (4,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Shanghai?

About 119 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,196 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sanaa?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.