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Distance from Shanghai to Kharkiv

Straight line

7,099 km
4,411 mi · 3,833 NM

By road

8,886 km
5,521 mi

Travel time

107 h 12 min
flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Kharkiv?

Shanghai (China) and Kharkiv (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,099 km in a straight line, that is 4,411 miles or 3,833 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Kharkiv is 8,886 km (5,521 miles), about 107 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Kharkiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.1079°, 86.2738°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Kharkiv?

By road it is 8,886 km (5,521 miles) from Shanghai to Kharkiv; in a straight line it is 7,099 km (4,411 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Kharkiv?

About 107 h 12 min on the fastest route (8,886 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Shanghai?

Kharkiv is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kharkiv?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.