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Distance from Shanghai to Multan

Straight line

4,747 km
2,950 mi · 2,563 NM

By road

6,427 km
3,993 mi

Travel time

74 h 18 min
flight ≈ 6 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Multan?

Shanghai (China) and Multan (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,747 km in a straight line, that is 2,950 miles or 2,563 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Multan is 6,427 km (3,993 miles), about 74 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Multan lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from China into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 33.2380°, 96.3262°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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 Multan?

By road it is 6,427 km (3,993 miles) from Shanghai to Multan; in a straight line it is 4,747 km (2,950 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Multan?

About 74 h 18 min on the fastest route (6,427 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Multan from Shanghai?

Multan is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Multan?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 26 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.