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Distance from Shanghai to Birmingham

Straight line

9,231 km
5,736 mi · 4,985 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 2 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Birmingham?

Shanghai (China) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,231 km in a straight line, that is 5,736 miles or 4,985 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.9782°, 77.1039°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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 Birmingham?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Birmingham is 9,231 km (5,736 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Birmingham from Shanghai?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.