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Distance from Belém to Shanghai

Straight line

16,547 km
10,282 mi · 8,934 NM

By road

13,052 km
8,110 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 21 h 11 min

Direction

NNE 17°
initial bearing

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How far is Belém from Shanghai?

Belém (Brazil) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 16,547 km in a straight line, that is 10,282 miles or 8,934 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belém to Shanghai is 13,052 km (8,110 miles), about 152 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Belém, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 66.2485°, -5.1024°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Belém from Shanghai?

By road it is 13,052 km (8,110 miles) from Belém to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 16,547 km (10,282 miles).

How long is the drive from Belém to Shanghai?

About 152 h 24 min on the fastest route (13,052 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Belém?

Shanghai is to the north of Belém, at an initial bearing of 17°.

How long is the flight from Belém to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 11 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.