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Distance from Shanghai to Kaunas

Straight line

7,681 km
4,773 mi · 4,148 NM

By road

9,263 km
5,756 mi

Travel time

113 h 13 min
flight ≈ 10 h 6 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Kaunas?

Shanghai (China) and Kaunas (Lithuania) are very far apart: 7,681 km in a straight line, that is 4,773 miles or 4,148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Kaunas is 9,263 km (5,756 miles), about 113 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Kaunas lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 54.1485°, 85.2878°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 6 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 Kaunas?

By road it is 9,263 km (5,756 miles) from Shanghai to Kaunas; in a straight line it is 7,681 km (4,773 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Kaunas?

About 113 h 13 min on the fastest route (9,263 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaunas from Shanghai?

Kaunas is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kaunas?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 6 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.