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Distance from Stuttgart to Shanghai

Straight line

8,898 km
5,529 mi · 4,805 NM

By road

10,695 km
6,645 mi

Travel time

127 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Shanghai?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,898 km in a straight line, that is 5,529 miles or 4,805 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Shanghai is 10,695 km (6,645 miles), about 127 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 55.9328°, 76.2510°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Stuttgart from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,695 km (6,645 miles) from Stuttgart to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,898 km (5,529 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Shanghai?

About 127 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,695 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Stuttgart?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.