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Distance from Shanghai to Gdańsk

Straight line

8,012 km
4,979 mi · 4,326 NM

By road

9,675 km
6,012 mi

Travel time

119 h 7 min
flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Gdańsk?

Shanghai (China) and Gdańsk (Poland) are very far apart: 8,012 km in a straight line, that is 4,979 miles or 4,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Gdańsk is 9,675 km (6,012 miles), about 119 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Gdańsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Poland. The halfway point is at 55.2904°, 83.4033°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Gdańsk?

By road it is 9,675 km (6,012 miles) from Shanghai to Gdańsk; in a straight line it is 8,012 km (4,979 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Gdańsk?

About 119 h 7 min on the fastest route (9,675 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gdańsk from Shanghai?

Gdańsk is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Gdańsk?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.