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Distance from Shanghai to Chemnitz

Straight line

8,546 km
5,310 mi · 4,615 NM

By road

10,213 km
6,346 mi

Travel time

122 h 58 min
flight ≈ 11 h 11 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Chemnitz?

Shanghai (China) and Chemnitz (Germany) are very far apart: 8,546 km in a straight line, that is 5,310 miles or 4,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Chemnitz is 10,213 km (6,346 miles), about 122 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Chemnitz lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.5619°, 79.0010°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Chemnitz?

By road it is 10,213 km (6,346 miles) from Shanghai to Chemnitz; in a straight line it is 8,546 km (5,310 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Chemnitz?

About 122 h 58 min on the fastest route (10,213 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chemnitz from Shanghai?

Chemnitz is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chemnitz?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.