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Distance from Brazzaville to Shanghai

Straight line

11,798 km
7,331 mi · 6,370 NM

By road

12,459 km
7,741 mi

Travel time

189 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Brazzaville from Shanghai?

Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 11,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,331 miles or 6,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brazzaville to Shanghai is 12,459 km (7,741 miles), about 189 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Brazzaville, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Congo - Brazzaville into China. The halfway point is at 21.6529°, 62.5410°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 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 Brazzaville from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,459 km (7,741 miles) from Brazzaville to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 11,798 km (7,331 miles).

How long is the drive from Brazzaville to Shanghai?

About 189 h 45 min on the fastest route (12,459 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Brazzaville?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Brazzaville, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Brazzaville to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 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.