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Distance from Semarang to Shanghai

Straight line

4,389 km
2,727 mi · 2,370 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 59 min

Direction

NNE 15°
initial bearing

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How far is Semarang from Shanghai?

Semarang (Indonesia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,389 km in a straight line, that is 2,727 miles or 2,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Semarang and Shanghai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Semarang, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 15°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 12.1690°, 115.5278°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Semarang from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Semarang and Shanghai is 4,389 km (2,727 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shanghai from Semarang?

Shanghai is to the north of Semarang, at an initial bearing of 15°.

How long is the flight from Semarang to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 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.