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Distance from Shanghai to Murcia

Straight line

10,309 km
6,406 mi · 5,566 NM

By road

12,495 km
7,764 mi

Travel time

145 h 28 min
flight ≈ 13 h 23 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Murcia?

Shanghai (China) and Murcia (Spain) are very far apart: 10,309 km in a straight line, that is 6,406 miles or 5,566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Murcia is 12,495 km (7,764 miles), about 145 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Murcia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 55.0825°, 64.4228°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 23 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 Murcia?

By road it is 12,495 km (7,764 miles) from Shanghai to Murcia; in a straight line it is 10,309 km (6,406 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Murcia?

About 145 h 28 min on the fastest route (12,495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Murcia from Shanghai?

Murcia is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Murcia?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 23 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.