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Distance from Shanghai to Warsaw

Straight line

7,985 km
4,962 mi · 4,312 NM

By road

9,530 km
5,922 mi

Travel time

116 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Warsaw?

Shanghai (China) and Warsaw (Poland) are very far apart: 7,985 km in a straight line, that is 4,962 miles or 4,312 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Warsaw is 9,530 km (5,922 miles), about 116 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Warsaw lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Poland. The halfway point is at 53.8163°, 82.4685°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Warsaw?

By road it is 9,530 km (5,922 miles) from Shanghai to Warsaw; in a straight line it is 7,985 km (4,962 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Warsaw?

About 116 h 5 min on the fastest route (9,530 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Warsaw from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Warsaw?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.