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Distance from Shanghai to Bologna

Straight line

9,046 km
5,621 mi · 4,884 NM

By road

10,935 km
6,795 mi

Travel time

130 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Bologna?

Shanghai (China) and Bologna (Italy) are very far apart: 9,046 km in a straight line, that is 5,621 miles or 4,884 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Bologna is 10,935 km (6,795 miles), about 130 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Bologna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 53.3893°, 73.7734°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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 Bologna?

By road it is 10,935 km (6,795 miles) from Shanghai to Bologna; in a straight line it is 9,046 km (5,621 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Bologna?

About 130 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,935 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bologna from Shanghai?

Bologna is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bologna?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.