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Distance from Shanghai to Montevideo

Straight line

19,545 km
12,145 mi · 10,554 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 24 h 56 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Montevideo?

Shanghai (China) and Montevideo (Uruguay) are very far apart: 19,545 km in a straight line, that is 12,145 miles or 10,554 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Montevideo is 13,055 km (8,112 miles), about 152 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Montevideo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). The route crosses from China into Uruguay. The halfway point is at -47.6289°, 78.1530°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 56 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 Montevideo?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Montevideo; in a straight line it is 19,545 km (12,145 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Montevideo?

About 152 h 24 min on the fastest route (13,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montevideo from Shanghai?

Montevideo is to the south-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Montevideo?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 56 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.