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Distance from Shanghai to Dublin

Straight line

9,368 km
5,821 mi · 5,059 NM

By road

11,732 km
7,290 mi

Travel time

141 h 3 min
flight ≈ 12 h 13 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Dublin?

Shanghai (China) and Dublin (Ireland) are very far apart: 9,368 km in a straight line, that is 5,821 miles or 5,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Dublin is 11,732 km (7,290 miles), about 141 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Dublin lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from China into Ireland. The halfway point is at 62.7322°, 77.4987°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 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 Dublin?

By road it is 11,732 km (7,290 miles) from Shanghai to Dublin; in a straight line it is 9,368 km (5,821 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Dublin?

About 141 h 3 min on the fastest route (11,732 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dublin from Shanghai?

Dublin is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dublin?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 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.