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Distance from Shanghai to Northampton

Straight line

9,199 km
5,716 mi · 4,967 NM

By road

11,284 km
7,012 mi

Travel time

133 h 37 min
flight ≈ 12 h

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Northampton?

Shanghai (China) and Northampton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,199 km in a straight line, that is 5,716 miles or 4,967 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Northampton is 11,284 km (7,012 miles), about 133 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Northampton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 60.5575°, 77.0284°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h (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 Northampton?

By road it is 11,284 km (7,012 miles) from Shanghai to Northampton; in a straight line it is 9,199 km (5,716 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Northampton?

About 133 h 37 min on the fastest route (11,284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Northampton from Shanghai?

Northampton is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Northampton?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 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.