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Distance from Shanghai to Phoenix

Straight line

10,913 km
6,781 mi · 5,893 NM

By road

12,892 km
8,011 mi

Travel time

149 h 49 min
flight ≈ 14 h 8 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Phoenix?

Shanghai (China) and Phoenix (United States) are very far apart: 10,913 km in a straight line, that is 6,781 miles or 5,893 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Phoenix is 12,892 km (8,011 miles), about 149 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Phoenix lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 54.5635°, -176.7049°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 8 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 Phoenix?

By road it is 12,892 km (8,011 miles) from Shanghai to Phoenix; in a straight line it is 10,913 km (6,781 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Phoenix?

About 149 h 49 min on the fastest route (12,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Phoenix from Shanghai?

Phoenix is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Phoenix?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 8 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.