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Distance from Sosnowiec to Shanghai

Straight line

8,205 km
5,099 mi · 4,431 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Shanghai?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,099 miles or 4,431 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sosnowiec, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 53.5310°, 80.4761°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Sosnowiec from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Sosnowiec and Shanghai is 8,205 km (5,099 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sosnowiec?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.