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Distance from Shanghai to Hannover

Straight line

8,632 km
5,363 mi · 4,661 NM

By road

10,350 km
6,431 mi

Travel time

123 h 43 min
flight ≈ 11 h 17 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Hannover?

Shanghai (China) and Hannover (Germany) are very far apart: 8,632 km in a straight line, that is 5,363 miles or 4,661 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Hannover is 10,350 km (6,431 miles), about 123 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Hannover lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.1188°, 79.4238°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 17 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 Hannover?

By road it is 10,350 km (6,431 miles) from Shanghai to Hannover; in a straight line it is 8,632 km (5,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Hannover?

About 123 h 43 min on the fastest route (10,350 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hannover from Shanghai?

Hannover is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Hannover?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 17 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.