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Distance from Shanghai to Kraków

Straight line

8,166 km
5,074 mi · 4,409 NM

By road

9,838 km
6,113 mi

Travel time

119 h 22 min
flight ≈ 10 h 42 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Kraków?

Shanghai (China) and Kraków (Poland) are very far apart: 8,166 km in a straight line, that is 5,074 miles or 4,409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Kraków is 9,838 km (6,113 miles), about 119 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Kraków lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Poland. The halfway point is at 53.2017°, 80.5880°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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 Kraków?

By road it is 9,838 km (6,113 miles) from Shanghai to Kraków; in a straight line it is 8,166 km (5,074 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Kraków?

About 119 h 22 min on the fastest route (9,838 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kraków from Shanghai?

Kraków is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kraków?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 42 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.