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Distance from Shanghai to Krefeld

Straight line

8,876 km
5,515 mi · 4,793 NM

By road

10,639 km
6,611 mi

Travel time

126 h 22 min
flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Krefeld?

Shanghai (China) and Krefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 8,876 km in a straight line, that is 5,515 miles or 4,793 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Krefeld is 10,639 km (6,611 miles), about 126 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Krefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.7557°, 77.7152°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Krefeld?

By road it is 10,639 km (6,611 miles) from Shanghai to Krefeld; in a straight line it is 8,876 km (5,515 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Krefeld?

About 126 h 22 min on the fastest route (10,639 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Krefeld from Shanghai?

Krefeld is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Krefeld?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.