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Distance from Shanghai to Blackpool

Straight line

9,182 km
5,706 mi · 4,958 NM

By road

11,559 km
7,183 mi

Travel time

136 h 42 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Blackpool?

Shanghai (China) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,182 km in a straight line, that is 5,706 miles or 4,958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Blackpool is 11,559 km (7,183 miles), about 136 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.7367°, 78.4035°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Blackpool?

By road it is 11,559 km (7,183 miles) from Shanghai to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 9,182 km (5,706 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Blackpool?

About 136 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,559 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Shanghai?

Blackpool is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.