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Distance from Shanghai to Yangon

Straight line

3,017 km
1,875 mi · 1,629 NM

By road

3,996 km
2,483 mi

Travel time

46 h 25 min
flight ≈ 4 h 16 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Yangon?

Shanghai (China) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are very far apart: 3,017 km in a straight line, that is 1,875 miles or 1,629 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Yangon is 3,996 km (2,483 miles), about 46 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Yangon lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from China into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 24.5398°, 108.0824°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 16 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 Yangon?

By road it is 3,996 km (2,483 miles) from Shanghai to Yangon; in a straight line it is 3,017 km (1,875 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Yangon?

About 46 h 25 min on the fastest route (3,996 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yangon from Shanghai?

Yangon is to the south-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 16 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.