Distance from Chelmsford to Shanghai

Distance is 9171 kilometers or 5699 miles or 4952 nautical miles

The distance is the theoretical air distance (great circle distance). Flying between the two locations' airports can be a different distance, depending on airport location and actual route chosen.

Map – Shortest path between Chelmsford and Shanghai

Map – Shortest path between Chelmsford and Shanghai
  • Location for Chelmsford
  • Location for Shanghai

The map is using a projection that makes land and oceans much wider near the south and north poles. The heading/course/bearing during a flight varies in most cases. Map based on image from NASA.

Heading from Chelmsford

Latitude: 51° 44' North
Longitude: 0° 28' East
Initial heading:47.7°NortheastNortheast
Final heading:147.6°South-southeastSouth-southeast

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Heading from Shanghai

Latitude: 31° 14' North
Longitude: 121° 29' East
Initial heading:327.6°North-northwestNorth-northwest
Final heading:227.7°SouthwestSouthwest

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Local time comparison

LocationLocal Time
Chelmsford (United Kingdom – England)Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:02:53 pm
Shanghai (China – Shanghai Municipality)Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:02:53 am

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