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Distance from Tabriz to Shanghai

Straight line

6,744 km
4,191 mi · 3,642 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Tabriz from Shanghai?

Tabriz (Iran) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 6,744 km in a straight line, that is 4,191 miles or 3,642 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tabriz, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Iran into China. The halfway point is at 41.0797°, 85.7005°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 56 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 Tabriz from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Tabriz and Shanghai is 6,744 km (4,191 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Tabriz?

Shanghai is to the east of Tabriz, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Tabriz to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 56 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.