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Distance from Shanghai to Göteborg

Straight line

8,179 km
5,082 mi · 4,417 NM

By road

11,143 km
6,924 mi

Travel time

132 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 43 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Göteborg?

Shanghai (China) and Göteborg (Sweden) are very far apart: 8,179 km in a straight line, that is 5,082 miles or 4,417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Göteborg is 11,143 km (6,924 miles), about 132 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Göteborg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into Sweden. The halfway point is at 58.2551°, 84.8081°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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 Göteborg?

By road it is 11,143 km (6,924 miles) from Shanghai to Göteborg; in a straight line it is 8,179 km (5,082 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Göteborg?

About 132 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,143 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Göteborg from Shanghai?

Göteborg is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Göteborg?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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.