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Distance from Shanghai to San Antonio

Straight line

12,079 km
7,506 mi · 6,522 NM

By road

12,892 km
8,011 mi

Travel time

149 h 50 min
flight ≈ 15 h 36 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from San Antonio?

Shanghai (China) and San Antonio (United States) are very far apart: 12,079 km in a straight line, that is 7,506 miles or 6,522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to San Antonio is 12,892 km (8,011 miles), about 149 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, San Antonio lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 59.7038°, -167.0713°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 36 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 San Antonio?

By road it is 12,892 km (8,011 miles) from Shanghai to San Antonio; in a straight line it is 12,079 km (7,506 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to San Antonio?

About 149 h 50 min on the fastest route (12,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is San Antonio from Shanghai?

San Antonio is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to San Antonio?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 36 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.