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Distance from Shanghai to Derby

Straight line

9,177 km
5,702 mi · 4,955 NM

By road

11,380 km
7,071 mi

Travel time

134 h 42 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Derby?

Shanghai (China) and Derby (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,177 km in a straight line, that is 5,702 miles or 4,955 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Derby is 11,380 km (7,071 miles), about 134 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Derby lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.9568°, 77.6434°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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 Derby?

By road it is 11,380 km (7,071 miles) from Shanghai to Derby; in a straight line it is 9,177 km (5,702 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Derby?

About 134 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,380 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Derby?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.