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Distance from Shanghai to Minsk

Straight line

7,509 km
4,666 mi · 4,054 NM

By road

8,985 km
5,583 mi

Travel time

109 h 52 min
flight ≈ 9 h 53 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Minsk?

Shanghai (China) and Minsk (Belarus) are very far apart: 7,509 km in a straight line, that is 4,666 miles or 4,054 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Minsk is 8,985 km (5,583 miles), about 109 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Minsk lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Belarus. The halfway point is at 52.8475°, 85.6621°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 53 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 Minsk?

By road it is 8,985 km (5,583 miles) from Shanghai to Minsk; in a straight line it is 7,509 km (4,666 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Minsk?

About 109 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,985 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Minsk from Shanghai?

Minsk is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Minsk?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 53 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.