Tehran to Shanghai Distance
6,377 km · 3,962 miles · 8 h 28 min flight
The distance from Tehran to Shanghai is 6,377 km (3,962 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 28 min. Shanghai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
Tehran
Iran
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 6,377
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,962
- 3,443 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 28 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +4 hours 30 minutes
- Shanghai vs Tehran
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Tehran | East-northeast (73°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-northwest (295°) |
| Halfway point | 38.90° N, 87.48° E |
| Tehran coordinates | 35.69° N, 51.42° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Tehran?
6,377 kilometres or 3,962 miles (3,443 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Shanghai?
About 8 h 28 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 Tehran and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Tehran?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Tehran (initial bearing 73°).
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.