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Distance from Shanghai to Islington

Straight line

9,214 km
5,725 mi · 4,975 NM

By road

11,168 km
6,939 mi

Travel time

132 h 36 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Islington?

Shanghai (China) and Islington (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,214 km in a straight line, that is 5,725 miles or 4,975 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Islington is 11,168 km (6,939 miles), about 132 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Islington lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.0689°, 76.4354°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Islington?

By road it is 11,168 km (6,939 miles) from Shanghai to Islington; in a straight line it is 9,214 km (5,725 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Islington?

About 132 h 36 min on the fastest route (11,168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Islington from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Islington?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.