The straight-line distance from Tehran, Iran to Shanghai, China is 6,381 km (3,965 miles).Shanghai is ENE of Tehran.
Distance (km)
6,381
straight line
Distance (miles)
3,965
straight line
Flight Time
8 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
73° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 8 hr 30 min | 6,381 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 | Tehran, Iran |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 6,381 km (3,965 miles) |
| Bearing | 73° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tehran to Shanghai is 6,381 km (3,965 miles). Shanghai is ENE of Tehran.
A direct flight from Tehran to Shanghai takes approximately 8 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is ENE (73 degrees) from Tehran.
The distance from Shanghai to Tehran is the same: 6,381 km (3,965 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.