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Distance from Shanghai to Lille

Straight line

9,115 km
5,664 mi · 4,922 NM

By road

10,914 km
6,782 mi

Travel time

129 h 26 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Lille?

Shanghai (China) and Lille (France) are very far apart: 9,115 km in a straight line, that is 5,664 miles or 4,922 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Lille is 10,914 km (6,782 miles), about 129 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Lille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 58.6775°, 76.2279°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Lille?

By road it is 10,914 km (6,782 miles) from Shanghai to Lille; in a straight line it is 9,115 km (5,664 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Lille?

About 129 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,914 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Shanghai?

Lille is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.