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Distance from Cali to Shanghai

Straight line

15,726 km
9,772 mi · 8,491 NM

By road

13,052 km
8,110 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 20 h 9 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Cali from Shanghai?

Cali (Colombia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 15,726 km in a straight line, that is 9,772 miles or 8,491 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cali 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 Cali, Shanghai lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 60.8730°, -131.5284°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 9 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 Cali from Shanghai?

By road it is 13,052 km (8,110 miles) from Cali to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 15,726 km (9,772 miles).

How long is the drive from Cali to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Cali?

Shanghai is to the north-west of Cali, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Cali to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 9 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.