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Distance from Shanghai to Bilbao

Straight line

10,006 km
6,218 mi · 5,403 NM

By road

12,033 km
7,477 mi

Travel time

140 h 43 min
flight ≈ 13 h

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Bilbao?

Shanghai (China) and Bilbao (Spain) are very far apart: 10,006 km in a straight line, that is 6,218 miles or 5,403 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Bilbao is 12,033 km (7,477 miles), about 140 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Bilbao lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 58.1715°, 67.9096°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h (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 Bilbao?

By road it is 12,033 km (7,477 miles) from Shanghai to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 10,006 km (6,218 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Bilbao?

About 140 h 43 min on the fastest route (12,033 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Shanghai?

Bilbao is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 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.