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Distance from Yerevan to Shanghai

Straight line

6,818 km
4,236 mi · 3,681 NM

By road

9,069 km
5,635 mi

Travel time

106 h 50 min
flight ≈ 9 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Yerevan from Shanghai?

Yerevan (Armenia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 6,818 km in a straight line, that is 4,236 miles or 3,681 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yerevan to Shanghai is 9,069 km (5,635 miles), about 106 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Yerevan, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Armenia into China. The halfway point is at 42.5197°, 85.5473°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 1 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 Yerevan from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,069 km (5,635 miles) from Yerevan to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 6,818 km (4,236 miles).

How long is the drive from Yerevan to Shanghai?

About 106 h 50 min on the fastest route (9,069 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Yerevan?

Shanghai is to the east of Yerevan, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Yerevan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 1 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.