Distance from Cape Town to Shanghai
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How far is Cape Town from Shanghai?
Cape Town (South Africa) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 12,971 km in a straight line, that is 8,060 miles or 7,004 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cape Town, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at -2.1713°, 71.0272°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cape Town
- Cape Town – Soweto 1,243 km
- Cape Town – Johannesburg 1,262 km
- Cape Town – Durban 1,272 km
- Cape Town – Pretoria 1,308 km
- Cape Town – Maputo 1,624 km
- Cape Town – Harare 2,187 km
- Cape Town – Lusaka 2,285 km
- Cape Town – Lubumbashi 2,641 km
- Cape Town – Luanda 2,840 km
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cape Town from Shanghai?
The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Shanghai is 12,971 km (8,060 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Shanghai from Cape Town?
Shanghai is to the east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 69°.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Shanghai?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 43 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.