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Distance from Shanghai to Valencia

Straight line

15,316 km
9,517 mi · 8,270 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 19 h 39 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Valencia?

Shanghai (China) and Valencia (Venezuela) are very far apart: 15,316 km in a straight line, that is 9,517 miles or 8,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Valencia is 13,055 km (8,112 miles), about 152 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Valencia lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from China into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 74.0172°, -112.9760°.

A direct flight would take about 19 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 Valencia?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Valencia; in a straight line it is 15,316 km (9,517 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Valencia?

About 152 h 24 min on the fastest route (13,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Valencia from Shanghai?

Valencia is to the north of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Valencia?

A direct flight would take about 19 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.