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Distance from Toulouse to Shanghai

Straight line

9,724 km
6,042 mi · 5,251 NM

By road

11,770 km
7,313 mi

Travel time

137 h 49 min
flight ≈ 12 h 39 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Toulouse from Shanghai?

Toulouse (France) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 9,724 km in a straight line, that is 6,042 miles or 5,251 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Toulouse to Shanghai is 11,770 km (7,313 miles), about 137 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Toulouse, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 56.5658°, 69.6317°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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 Toulouse from Shanghai?

By road it is 11,770 km (7,313 miles) from Toulouse to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 9,724 km (6,042 miles).

How long is the drive from Toulouse to Shanghai?

About 137 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,770 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Toulouse?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Toulouse, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Toulouse to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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.