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Distance from Shanghai to Elche

Straight line

10,261 km
6,376 mi · 5,540 NM

By road

12,454 km
7,739 mi

Travel time

145 h 2 min
flight ≈ 13 h 20 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Elche?

Shanghai (China) and Elche (Spain) are very far apart: 10,261 km in a straight line, that is 6,376 miles or 5,540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Elche is 12,454 km (7,739 miles), about 145 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Elche lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 55.0319°, 64.7938°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 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 Elche?

By road it is 12,454 km (7,739 miles) from Shanghai to Elche; in a straight line it is 10,261 km (6,376 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Elche?

About 145 h 2 min on the fastest route (12,454 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Elche from Shanghai?

Elche is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Elche?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 20 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.