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Distance from Shanghai to Málaga

Straight line

10,615 km
6,596 mi · 5,731 NM

By road

12,888 km
8,008 mi

Travel time

149 h 53 min
flight ≈ 13 h 46 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Málaga?

Shanghai (China) and Málaga (Spain) are very far apart: 10,615 km in a straight line, that is 6,596 miles or 5,731 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Málaga is 12,888 km (8,008 miles), about 149 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Málaga lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 55.9195°, 62.1424°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 46 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 Málaga?

By road it is 12,888 km (8,008 miles) from Shanghai to Málaga; in a straight line it is 10,615 km (6,596 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Málaga?

About 149 h 53 min on the fastest route (12,888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Málaga from Shanghai?

Málaga is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Málaga?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 46 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.