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Distance from Shanghai to Utrecht

Straight line

8,901 km
5,531 mi · 4,806 NM

By road

10,700 km
6,649 mi

Travel time

127 h 25 min
flight ≈ 11 h 38 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Utrecht?

Shanghai (China) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are very far apart: 8,901 km in a straight line, that is 5,531 miles or 4,806 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Utrecht is 10,700 km (6,649 miles), about 127 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Utrecht lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 58.4843°, 78.0730°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 38 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 Utrecht?

By road it is 10,700 km (6,649 miles) from Shanghai to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 8,901 km (5,531 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Utrecht?

About 127 h 25 min on the fastest route (10,700 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Shanghai?

Utrecht is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Utrecht?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 38 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.