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Distance from Shanghai to Toronto

Straight line

11,441 km
7,109 mi · 6,178 NM

By road

12,112 km
7,526 mi

Travel time

145 h 58 min
flight ≈ 14 h 48 min

Direction

NNE 15°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Toronto?

Shanghai (China) and Toronto (Canada) are very far apart: 11,441 km in a straight line, that is 7,109 miles or 6,178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Toronto is 12,112 km (7,526 miles), about 145 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Toronto lies to the north (initial bearing 15°). The route crosses from China into Canada. The halfway point is at 75.4409°, 176.5669°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 48 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 Toronto?

By road it is 12,112 km (7,526 miles) from Shanghai to Toronto; in a straight line it is 11,441 km (7,109 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Toronto?

About 145 h 58 min on the fastest route (12,112 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Toronto from Shanghai?

Toronto is to the north of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 15°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Toronto?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 48 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.