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Distance from The Bronx to Shanghai

Straight line

11,871 km
7,376 mi · 6,410 NM

By road

12,892 km
8,011 mi

Travel time

149 h 50 min
flight ≈ 15 h 20 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is The Bronx from Shanghai?

The Bronx (United States) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 11,871 km in a straight line, that is 7,376 miles or 6,410 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, The Bronx to Shanghai is 12,892 km (8,011 miles), about 149 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From The Bronx, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 78.6138°, 179.3113°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 20 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 The Bronx from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,892 km (8,011 miles) from The Bronx to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 11,871 km (7,376 miles).

How long is the drive from The Bronx to Shanghai?

About 149 h 50 min on the fastest route (12,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from The Bronx?

Shanghai is to the north of The Bronx, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from The Bronx to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 20 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.