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Distance from Shanghai to Gijón

Straight line

10,138 km
6,300 mi · 5,474 NM

By road

12,297 km
7,641 mi

Travel time

143 h 41 min
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Gijón?

Shanghai (China) and Gijón (Spain) are very far apart: 10,138 km in a straight line, that is 6,300 miles or 5,474 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Gijón is 12,297 km (7,641 miles), about 143 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Gijón lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 59.4265°, 67.3080°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Gijón?

By road it is 12,297 km (7,641 miles) from Shanghai to Gijón; in a straight line it is 10,138 km (6,300 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Gijón?

About 143 h 41 min on the fastest route (12,297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gijón from Shanghai?

Gijón is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Gijón?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.