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Distance from Shanghai to Tabriz

Straight line

6,744 km
4,191 mi · 3,642 NM

By road

8,504 km
5,284 mi

Travel time

99 h 3 min
flight ≈ 8 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Tabriz?

Shanghai (China) and Tabriz (Iran) are very far apart: 6,744 km in a straight line, that is 4,191 miles or 3,642 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Tabriz is 8,504 km (5,284 miles), about 99 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Tabriz lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 41.0797°, 85.7005°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 56 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 Tabriz?

By road it is 8,504 km (5,284 miles) from Shanghai to Tabriz; in a straight line it is 6,744 km (4,191 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Tabriz?

About 99 h 3 min on the fastest route (8,504 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tabriz from Shanghai?

Tabriz is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tabriz?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 56 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.