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Distance from Tallinn to Shanghai

Straight line

7,432 km
4,618 mi · 4,013 NM

By road

9,322 km
5,793 mi

Travel time

114 h 48 min
flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Tallinn from Shanghai?

Tallinn (Estonia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,432 km in a straight line, that is 4,618 miles or 4,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tallinn to Shanghai is 9,322 km (5,793 miles), about 114 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tallinn, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Estonia into China. The halfway point is at 55.6567°, 89.0591°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Tallinn from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,322 km (5,793 miles) from Tallinn to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,432 km (4,618 miles).

How long is the drive from Tallinn to Shanghai?

About 114 h 48 min on the fastest route (9,322 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Tallinn?

Shanghai is to the east of Tallinn, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Tallinn to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.