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Distance from Shanghai to Augsburg

Straight line

8,823 km
5,482 mi · 4,764 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 32 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Augsburg?

Shanghai (China) and Augsburg (Germany) are very far apart: 8,823 km in a straight line, that is 5,482 miles or 4,764 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Augsburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.2070°, 76.4529°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Shanghai from Augsburg?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Augsburg is 8,823 km (5,482 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Augsburg from Shanghai?

Augsburg is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Augsburg?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.