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Distance from Shanghai to Helsinki

Straight line

7,392 km
4,593 mi · 3,991 NM

By road

9,402 km
5,842 mi

Travel time

116 h 57 min
flight ≈ 9 h 44 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Helsinki?

Shanghai (China) and Helsinki (Finland) are very far apart: 7,392 km in a straight line, that is 4,593 miles or 3,991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Helsinki is 9,402 km (5,842 miles), about 116 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Helsinki lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into Finland. The halfway point is at 55.8743°, 89.7085°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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 Helsinki?

By road it is 9,402 km (5,842 miles) from Shanghai to Helsinki; in a straight line it is 7,392 km (4,593 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Helsinki?

About 116 h 57 min on the fastest route (9,402 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Helsinki from Shanghai?

Helsinki is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Helsinki?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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.