Shanghai to Athens Distance
8,540 km · 5,306 miles · 11 h 10 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Athens is 8,540 km (5,306 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 10 min. Athens is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
8,540 km
Athens
Greece
- Kilometres
- 8,540
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,306
- 4,611 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 10 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Athens vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | Northwest (307°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Athens | East-northeast (61°) |
| Halfway point | 46.33° N, 75.26° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Athens coordinates | 37.98° N, 23.73° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Athens from Shanghai?
8,540 kilometres or 5,306 miles (4,611 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Athens?
About 11 h 10 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 Shanghai and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Athens from Shanghai?
Athens lies to the northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 307°).
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.