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Distance from Shanghai to Baghdad

Straight line

7,085 km
4,402 mi · 3,825 NM

By road

8,766 km
5,447 mi

Travel time

102 h 52 min
flight ≈ 9 h 21 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Baghdad?

Shanghai (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,085 km in a straight line, that is 4,402 miles or 3,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Baghdad is 8,766 km (5,447 miles), about 102 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 38.9203°, 83.4623°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 21 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 Baghdad?

By road it is 8,766 km (5,447 miles) from Shanghai to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 7,085 km (4,402 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Baghdad?

About 102 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,766 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Shanghai?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 21 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.