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Distance from Shanghai to Monterrey

Straight line

12,307 km
7,647 mi · 6,645 NM

By road

12,888 km
8,008 mi

Travel time

149 h 44 min
flight ≈ 15 h 53 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Monterrey?

Shanghai (China) and Monterrey (Mexico) are very far apart: 12,307 km in a straight line, that is 7,647 miles or 6,645 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Monterrey is 12,888 km (8,008 miles), about 149 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Monterrey lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from China into Mexico. The halfway point is at 56.5896°, -165.4957°.

A direct flight would take about 15 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 Monterrey?

By road it is 12,888 km (8,008 miles) from Shanghai to Monterrey; in a straight line it is 12,307 km (7,647 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Monterrey?

About 149 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Monterrey from Shanghai?

Monterrey is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Monterrey?

A direct flight would take about 15 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.