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Distance from Yangon to Shanghai

Straight line

3,017 km
1,875 mi · 1,629 NM

By road

4,001 km
2,486 mi

Travel time

46 h 29 min
flight ≈ 4 h 16 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Yangon from Shanghai?

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 3,017 km in a straight line, that is 1,875 miles or 1,629 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yangon to Shanghai is 4,001 km (2,486 miles), about 46 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Yangon, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into China. The halfway point is at 24.5398°, 108.0824°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 16 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 Yangon from Shanghai?

By road it is 4,001 km (2,486 miles) from Yangon to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 3,017 km (1,875 miles).

How long is the drive from Yangon to Shanghai?

About 46 h 29 min on the fastest route (4,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Yangon?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Yangon to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 16 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.