The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Moscow, Russia is 6,817 km (4,236 miles).Moscow is NW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
6,817
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,236
straight line
Flight Time
9 hr
estimated direct
Direction
NW
320° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 9 hr | 6,817 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Moscow, Russia |
| Straight-line Distance | 6,817 km (4,236 miles) |
| Bearing | 320° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Moscow) | 55.7558°, 37.6173° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Moscow is 6,817 km (4,236 miles). Moscow is NW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Moscow takes approximately 9 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Moscow is NW (320 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Moscow to Shanghai is the same: 6,817 km (4,236 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.