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Distance from Shanghai to Odessa

Straight line

7,621 km
4,735 mi · 4,115 NM

By road

9,492 km
5,898 mi

Travel time

116 h 28 min
flight ≈ 10 h 2 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Odessa?

Shanghai (China) and Odessa (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,621 km in a straight line, that is 4,735 miles or 4,115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Odessa is 9,492 km (5,898 miles), about 116 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Odessa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.7326°, 82.3296°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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 Odessa?

By road it is 9,492 km (5,898 miles) from Shanghai to Odessa; in a straight line it is 7,621 km (4,735 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Odessa?

About 116 h 28 min on the fastest route (9,492 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Odessa from Shanghai?

Odessa is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Odessa?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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.