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Distance from Warsaw to Shanghai

Straight line

7,985 km
4,962 mi · 4,312 NM

By road

9,530 km
5,922 mi

Travel time

116 h 1 min
flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Shanghai?

Warsaw (Poland) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,985 km in a straight line, that is 4,962 miles or 4,312 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Warsaw to Shanghai is 9,530 km (5,922 miles), about 116 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Warsaw, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 53.8163°, 82.4685°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Warsaw from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,530 km (5,922 miles) from Warsaw to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,985 km (4,962 miles).

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Shanghai?

About 116 h 1 min on the fastest route (9,530 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Warsaw?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.