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Distance from Shanghai to Liverpool

Straight line

9,211 km
5,723 mi · 4,973 NM

By road

11,513 km
7,154 mi

Travel time

136 h 12 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Liverpool?

Shanghai (China) and Liverpool (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,211 km in a straight line, that is 5,723 miles or 4,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Liverpool is 11,513 km (7,154 miles), about 136 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Liverpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.6067°, 77.9598°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Liverpool?

By road it is 11,513 km (7,154 miles) from Shanghai to Liverpool; in a straight line it is 9,211 km (5,723 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Liverpool?

About 136 h 12 min on the fastest route (11,513 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liverpool from Shanghai?

Liverpool is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Liverpool?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.