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Distance from Shanghai to Magdeburg

Straight line

8,541 km
5,307 mi · 4,612 NM

By road

10,219 km
6,350 mi

Travel time

122 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 11 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Magdeburg?

Shanghai (China) and Magdeburg (Germany) are very far apart: 8,541 km in a straight line, that is 5,307 miles or 4,612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Magdeburg is 10,219 km (6,350 miles), about 122 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Magdeburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 56.4508°, 79.7028°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 10,219 km (6,350 miles) from Shanghai to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 8,541 km (5,307 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Magdeburg?

About 122 h 28 min on the fastest route (10,219 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Shanghai?

Magdeburg is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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.