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Distance from Vigo to Shanghai

Straight line

10,413 km
6,470 mi · 5,622 NM

By road

12,688 km
7,884 mi

Travel time

147 h 47 min
flight ≈ 13 h 31 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Vigo from Shanghai?

Vigo (Spain) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 10,413 km in a straight line, that is 6,470 miles or 5,622 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vigo to Shanghai is 12,688 km (7,884 miles), about 147 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Vigo, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 60.2637°, 65.1704°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 31 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 Vigo from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,688 km (7,884 miles) from Vigo to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 10,413 km (6,470 miles).

How long is the drive from Vigo to Shanghai?

About 147 h 47 min on the fastest route (12,688 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Vigo?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Vigo, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Vigo to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 31 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.