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Distance from Shanghai to Bristol

Straight line

9,345 km
5,807 mi · 5,046 NM

By road

11,353 km
7,055 mi

Travel time

134 h 24 min
flight ≈ 12 h 11 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Bristol?

Shanghai (China) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,345 km in a straight line, that is 5,807 miles or 5,046 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Bristol is 11,353 km (7,055 miles), about 134 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Bristol lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.9268°, 75.8955°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 11 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 Bristol?

By road it is 11,353 km (7,055 miles) from Shanghai to Bristol; in a straight line it is 9,345 km (5,807 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Bristol?

About 134 h 24 min on the fastest route (11,353 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Shanghai?

Bristol is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 11 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.