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Distance from Shanghai to Lisbon

Straight line

10,731 km
6,668 mi · 5,794 NM

By road

12,853 km
7,987 mi

Travel time

149 h 26 min
flight ≈ 13 h 55 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Lisbon?

Shanghai (China) and Lisbon (Portugal) are very far apart: 10,731 km in a straight line, that is 6,668 miles or 5,794 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Lisbon is 12,853 km (7,987 miles), about 149 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Lisbon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Portugal. The halfway point is at 59.0149°, 61.8488°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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 Lisbon?

By road it is 12,853 km (7,987 miles) from Shanghai to Lisbon; in a straight line it is 10,731 km (6,668 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Lisbon?

About 149 h 26 min on the fastest route (12,853 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lisbon from Shanghai?

Lisbon is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lisbon?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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.