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Distance from Shanghai to Brest

Straight line

7,828 km
4,864 mi · 4,227 NM

By road

9,327 km
5,796 mi

Travel time

113 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 17 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Brest?

Shanghai (China) and Brest (Belarus) are very far apart: 7,828 km in a straight line, that is 4,864 miles or 4,227 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Brest is 9,327 km (5,796 miles), about 113 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Brest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Belarus. The halfway point is at 53.0568°, 83.2081°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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 Brest?

By road it is 9,327 km (5,796 miles) from Shanghai to Brest; in a straight line it is 7,828 km (4,864 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Brest?

About 113 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,327 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brest from Shanghai?

Brest is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brest?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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.