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Distance from Shanghai to Malmö

Straight line

8,252 km
5,128 mi · 4,456 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Malmö?

Shanghai (China) and Malmö (Sweden) are very far apart: 8,252 km in a straight line, that is 5,128 miles or 4,456 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Malmö lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into Sweden. The halfway point is at 57.2902°, 83.0696°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Malmö?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Malmö is 8,252 km (5,128 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Malmö from Shanghai?

Malmö is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Malmö?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.