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Distance from Shanghai to Donetsk

Straight line

7,059 km
4,386 mi · 3,812 NM

By road

8,869 km
5,511 mi

Travel time

106 h 18 min
flight ≈ 9 h 19 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Donetsk?

Shanghai (China) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,059 km in a straight line, that is 4,386 miles or 3,812 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Donetsk is 8,869 km (5,511 miles), about 106 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Donetsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 47.8429°, 85.8749°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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 Donetsk?

By road it is 8,869 km (5,511 miles) from Shanghai to Donetsk; in a straight line it is 7,059 km (4,386 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Donetsk?

About 106 h 18 min on the fastest route (8,869 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Donetsk from Shanghai?

Donetsk is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Donetsk?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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.