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Distance from Shanghai to Belfast

Straight line

9,251 km
5,748 mi · 4,995 NM

By road

11,892 km
7,389 mi

Travel time

142 h 49 min
flight ≈ 12 h 4 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Belfast?

Shanghai (China) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,251 km in a straight line, that is 5,748 miles or 4,995 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Belfast is 11,892 km (7,389 miles), about 142 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Belfast lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.9070°, 79.0187°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 4 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 Belfast?

By road it is 11,892 km (7,389 miles) from Shanghai to Belfast; in a straight line it is 9,251 km (5,748 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Belfast?

About 142 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belfast from Shanghai?

Belfast is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Belfast?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 4 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.