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Distance from Shanghai to Sosnowiec

Straight line

8,205 km
5,099 mi · 4,431 NM

By road

9,846 km
6,118 mi

Travel time

118 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Sosnowiec?

Shanghai (China) and Sosnowiec (Poland) are very far apart: 8,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,099 miles or 4,431 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Sosnowiec is 9,846 km (6,118 miles), about 118 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Sosnowiec lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Poland. The halfway point is at 53.5310°, 80.4761°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Sosnowiec?

By road it is 9,846 km (6,118 miles) from Shanghai to Sosnowiec; in a straight line it is 8,205 km (5,099 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Sosnowiec?

About 118 h 57 min on the fastest route (9,846 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sosnowiec from Shanghai?

Sosnowiec is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sosnowiec?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.