Distance from Shanghai to Tehran
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Shanghai (SHA) and Tehran (THR) is 6,400.39 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 8h 1min. Similar flight routes: SHA → IKA , SHA → TBZ , SHA → GYD , SHA → ASB , PVG → THR
Bearing: 274.37° (W)The initial bearing on the course from Shanghai to Tehran is 274.37° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 38.90384,87.48265The geographic midpoint between Shanghai and Tehran is in 3,188.65 km distance between both points in a bearing of 274.37°. It is located in China, Xinjiang, Ruoqiang County, Lopnur (中国, 新疆维吾尔自治区, 若羌县 (Ruoqiang), 罗布泊镇).
Distance: 6,377.30 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Shanghai and Tehran is 6,377.30 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Shanghai and Tehran is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -4.5hThe time difference between Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) and Tehran (Asia/Tehran) is -4.5 hours. This means that it is now 16:34 (07.06.2024) in Shanghai and 12:04 (07.06.2024) in Tehran.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Shanghai and Tehran, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.