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Distance from Shanghai to Bratislava

Straight line

8,451 km
5,251 mi · 4,563 NM

By road

10,212 km
6,345 mi

Travel time

122 h 42 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Bratislava?

Shanghai (China) and Bratislava (Slovakia) are very far apart: 8,451 km in a straight line, that is 5,251 miles or 4,563 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Bratislava is 10,212 km (6,345 miles), about 122 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Bratislava lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 53.1914°, 78.3184°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Bratislava?

By road it is 10,212 km (6,345 miles) from Shanghai to Bratislava; in a straight line it is 8,451 km (5,251 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Bratislava?

About 122 h 42 min on the fastest route (10,212 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bratislava from Shanghai?

Bratislava is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bratislava?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.