Distance from Shanghai to Amsterdam
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How far is Shanghai from Amsterdam?
Shanghai (China) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 8,894 km in a straight line, that is 5,526 miles or 4,802 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Amsterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 58.6551°, 78.2894°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 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
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Amsterdam?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Amsterdam is 8,894 km (5,526 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Amsterdam from Shanghai?
Amsterdam is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 326°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.