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Distance from Shanghai to Davao

Straight line

2,708 km
1,683 mi · 1,462 NM

By road

3,836 km
2,384 mi

Travel time

65 h 35 min
flight ≈ 3 h 53 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Davao?

Shanghai (China) and Davao (Philippines) are very far apart: 2,708 km in a straight line, that is 1,683 miles or 1,462 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Davao is 3,836 km (2,384 miles), about 65 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Davao lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from China into Philippines. The halfway point is at 19.1593°, 123.6898°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 53 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 Davao?

By road it is 3,836 km (2,384 miles) from Shanghai to Davao; in a straight line it is 2,708 km (1,683 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Davao?

About 65 h 35 min on the fastest route (3,836 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Davao from Shanghai?

Davao is to the south of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Davao?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 53 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.