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Distance from Shanghai to Glasgow

Straight line

9,076 km
5,639 mi · 4,901 NM

By road

11,803 km
7,334 mi

Travel time

139 h 30 min
flight ≈ 11 h 51 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Glasgow?

Shanghai (China) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,076 km in a straight line, that is 5,639 miles or 4,901 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Glasgow is 11,803 km (7,334 miles), about 139 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.6220°, 80.6455°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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 Glasgow?

By road it is 11,803 km (7,334 miles) from Shanghai to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 9,076 km (5,639 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Glasgow?

About 139 h 30 min on the fastest route (11,803 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Glasgow from Shanghai?

Glasgow is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Glasgow?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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.