The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, China is 6,542 km (4,065 miles).Shanghai is ENE of Abu Dhabi.
Distance (km)
6,542
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,065
straight line
Flight Time
8 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
67° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 8 hr 42 min | 6,542 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 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 6,542 km (4,065 miles) |
| Bearing | 67° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Abu Dhabi) | 24.4539°, 54.3773° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is 6,542 km (4,065 miles). Shanghai is ENE of Abu Dhabi.
A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes approximately 8 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is ENE (67 degrees) from Abu Dhabi.
The distance from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is the same: 6,542 km (4,065 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.