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Distance from Bogotá to Shanghai

Straight line

15,713 km
9,764 mi · 8,484 NM

By road

13,052 km
8,110 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 20 h 8 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Shanghai?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 15,713 km in a straight line, that is 9,764 miles or 8,484 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá 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 Bogotá, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 64.3890°, -127.0467°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 8 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 Bogotá from Shanghai?

By road it is 13,052 km (8,110 miles) from Bogotá to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 15,713 km (9,764 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Bogotá?

Shanghai is to the north of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 8 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.