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Distance from Shanghai to Norwich

Straight line

9,061 km
5,630 mi · 4,893 NM

By road

11,325 km
7,037 mi

Travel time

134 h 10 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Norwich?

Shanghai (China) and Norwich (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,630 miles or 4,893 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Norwich is 11,325 km (7,037 miles), about 134 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Norwich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 59.9258°, 77.8107°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Norwich?

By road it is 11,325 km (7,037 miles) from Shanghai to Norwich; in a straight line it is 9,061 km (5,630 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Norwich?

About 134 h 10 min on the fastest route (11,325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Norwich from Shanghai?

Norwich is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Norwich?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.