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Distance from Shanghai to Manila

Straight line

1,841 km
1,144 mi · 994 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

S 182°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Manila?

Shanghai (China) and Manila (Philippines) are quite far apart: 1,841 km in a straight line, that is 1,144 miles or 994 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Manila lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). The route crosses from China into Philippines. The halfway point is at 22.9134°, 121.2054°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Manila?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Manila is 1,841 km (1,144 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Manila from Shanghai?

Manila is to the south of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Manila?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.