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Distance from Shanghai to Volgograd

Straight line

6,561 km
4,077 mi · 3,543 NM

By road

8,284 km
5,147 mi

Travel time

97 h 38 min
flight ≈ 8 h 42 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Volgograd?

Shanghai (China) and Volgograd (Russia) are very far apart: 6,561 km in a straight line, that is 4,077 miles or 3,543 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Volgograd is 8,284 km (5,147 miles), about 97 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Volgograd lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 46.8073°, 88.8338°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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 Volgograd?

By road it is 8,284 km (5,147 miles) from Shanghai to Volgograd; in a straight line it is 6,561 km (4,077 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Volgograd?

About 97 h 38 min on the fastest route (8,284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Volgograd from Shanghai?

Volgograd is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Volgograd?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 42 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.