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Distance from Shanghai to Lviv

Straight line

7,918 km
4,920 mi · 4,275 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Lviv?

Shanghai (China) and Lviv (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,918 km in a straight line, that is 4,920 miles or 4,275 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Lviv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 51.9946°, 81.8090°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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 Lviv?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Lviv is 7,918 km (4,920 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lviv from Shanghai?

Lviv is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lviv?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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.