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Distance from Shanghai to Toulouse

Straight line

9,724 km
6,042 mi · 5,251 NM

By road

11,779 km
7,319 mi

Travel time

137 h 59 min
flight ≈ 12 h 39 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Toulouse?

Shanghai (China) and Toulouse (France) are very far apart: 9,724 km in a straight line, that is 6,042 miles or 5,251 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Toulouse is 11,779 km (7,319 miles), about 137 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Toulouse lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 56.5658°, 69.6317°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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 Toulouse?

By road it is 11,779 km (7,319 miles) from Shanghai to Toulouse; in a straight line it is 9,724 km (6,042 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Toulouse?

About 137 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,779 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Toulouse from Shanghai?

Toulouse is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Toulouse?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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.