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Distance from Shanghai to Genoa

Straight line

9,205 km
5,720 mi · 4,970 NM

By road

11,183 km
6,949 mi

Travel time

133 h 17 min
flight ≈ 12 h

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Genoa?

Shanghai (China) and Genoa (Italy) are very far apart: 9,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,720 miles or 4,970 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Genoa is 11,183 km (6,949 miles), about 133 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Genoa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 54.1639°, 72.8469°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h (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 Genoa?

By road it is 11,183 km (6,949 miles) from Shanghai to Genoa; in a straight line it is 9,205 km (5,720 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Genoa?

About 133 h 17 min on the fastest route (11,183 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Genoa from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Genoa?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 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.