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Distance from Shanghai to Calgary

Straight line

9,397 km
5,839 mi · 5,074 NM

By road

12,103 km
7,520 mi

Travel time

145 h 46 min
flight ≈ 12 h 15 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Calgary?

Shanghai (China) and Calgary (Canada) are very far apart: 9,397 km in a straight line, that is 5,839 miles or 5,074 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Calgary is 12,103 km (7,520 miles), about 145 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Calgary lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from China into Canada. The halfway point is at 60.9517°, 167.5195°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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 Calgary?

By road it is 12,103 km (7,520 miles) from Shanghai to Calgary; in a straight line it is 9,397 km (5,839 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Calgary?

About 145 h 46 min on the fastest route (12,103 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calgary from Shanghai?

Calgary is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Calgary?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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.