The straight-line distance from Athens, Greece to Shanghai, China is 8,540 km (5,307 miles).Shanghai is ENE of Athens.
Distance (km)
8,540
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,307
straight line
Flight Time
11 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
60° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr 12 min | 8,540 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 | Athens, Greece |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,540 km (5,307 miles) |
| Bearing | 60° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Athens) | 37.9838°, 23.7275° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Athens to Shanghai is 8,540 km (5,307 miles). Shanghai is ENE of Athens.
A direct flight from Athens to Shanghai takes approximately 11 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is ENE (60 degrees) from Athens.
The distance from Shanghai to Athens is the same: 8,540 km (5,307 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.