The straight-line distance from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Shanghai, China is 8,873 km (5,514 miles).Shanghai is NE of Amsterdam.
Distance (km)
8,873
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,514
straight line
Flight Time
11 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
51° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr 36 min | 8,873 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 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,873 km (5,514 miles) |
| Bearing | 51° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Amsterdam) | 52.3676°, 4.9041° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 8,873 km (5,514 miles). Shanghai is NE of Amsterdam.
A direct flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai takes approximately 11 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is NE (51 degrees) from Amsterdam.
The distance from Shanghai to Amsterdam is the same: 8,873 km (5,514 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.