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Distance from Shanghai to Wolverhampton

Straight line

9,234 km
5,738 mi · 4,986 NM

By road

11,383 km
7,073 mi

Travel time

134 h 44 min
flight ≈ 12 h 3 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Wolverhampton?

Shanghai (China) and Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,234 km in a straight line, that is 5,738 miles or 4,986 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Wolverhampton is 11,383 km (7,073 miles), about 134 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Wolverhampton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.0855°, 77.1804°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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 Wolverhampton?

By road it is 11,383 km (7,073 miles) from Shanghai to Wolverhampton; in a straight line it is 9,234 km (5,738 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Wolverhampton?

About 134 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wolverhampton from Shanghai?

Wolverhampton is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Wolverhampton?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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.