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Distance from Shanghai to Freiburg

Straight line

9,029 km
5,611 mi · 4,876 NM

By road

10,872 km
6,755 mi

Travel time

128 h 39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 47 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Freiburg?

Shanghai (China) and Freiburg (Germany) are very far apart: 9,029 km in a straight line, that is 5,611 miles or 4,876 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Freiburg is 10,872 km (6,755 miles), about 128 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Freiburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 56.0583°, 75.2175°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 47 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 Freiburg?

By road it is 10,872 km (6,755 miles) from Shanghai to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 9,029 km (5,611 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Freiburg?

About 128 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,872 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Shanghai?

Freiburg is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Freiburg?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 47 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.