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Distance from Shanghai to Tallinn

Straight line

7,432 km
4,618 mi · 4,013 NM

By road

9,315 km
5,788 mi

Travel time

114 h 42 min
flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Tallinn?

Shanghai (China) and Tallinn (Estonia) are very far apart: 7,432 km in a straight line, that is 4,618 miles or 4,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Tallinn is 9,315 km (5,788 miles), about 114 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Tallinn lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into Estonia. The halfway point is at 55.6567°, 89.0591°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Tallinn?

By road it is 9,315 km (5,788 miles) from Shanghai to Tallinn; in a straight line it is 7,432 km (4,618 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Tallinn?

About 114 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,315 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tallinn from Shanghai?

Tallinn is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tallinn?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.