Moscow to Shanghai Distance
6,817 km · 4,236 miles · 9 h 1 min flight
The distance from Moscow to Shanghai is 6,817 km (4,236 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 9 h 1 min. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Moscow.
Moscow
Russia
6,817 km
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 6,817
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,236
- 3,681 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 9 h 1 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Shanghai vs Moscow
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Moscow | East-northeast (76°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northwest (320°) |
| Halfway point | 51.42° N, 90.03° E |
| Moscow coordinates | 55.75° N, 37.62° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Moscow?
6,817 kilometres or 4,236 miles (3,681 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Shanghai?
About 9 h 1 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Moscow right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Moscow?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Moscow (initial bearing 76°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.