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Distance from Shanghai to Manchester

Straight line

9,170 km
5,698 mi · 4,952 NM

By road

11,496 km
7,143 mi

Travel time

136 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Manchester?

Shanghai (China) and Manchester (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,170 km in a straight line, that is 5,698 miles or 4,952 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Manchester is 11,496 km (7,143 miles), about 136 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Manchester lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.3711°, 78.1373°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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 Manchester?

By road it is 11,496 km (7,143 miles) from Shanghai to Manchester; in a straight line it is 9,170 km (5,698 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Manchester?

About 136 h 8 min on the fastest route (11,496 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Manchester from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manchester?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.