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Distance from Shanghai to Bonn

Straight line

8,887 km
5,522 mi · 4,799 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Bonn?

Shanghai (China) and Bonn (Germany) are very far apart: 8,887 km in a straight line, that is 5,522 miles or 4,799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Bonn lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.3617°, 77.3156°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Bonn?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Bonn is 8,887 km (5,522 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bonn from Shanghai?

Bonn is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bonn?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.