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Distance from Sumy to Shanghai

Straight line

7,164 km
4,452 mi · 3,868 NM

By road

9,065 km
5,633 mi

Travel time

110 h 34 min
flight ≈ 9 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Shanghai?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,164 km in a straight line, that is 4,452 miles or 3,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Shanghai is 9,065 km (5,633 miles), about 110 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 49.8641°, 86.2523°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 27 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 Sumy from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,065 km (5,633 miles) from Sumy to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,164 km (4,452 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Shanghai?

About 110 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,065 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sumy?

Shanghai is to the east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 27 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.