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Distance from Curitiba to Shanghai

Straight line

18,909 km
11,749 mi · 10,210 NM

By road

13,052 km
8,110 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 24 h 8 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Curitiba from Shanghai?

Curitiba (Brazil) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 18,909 km in a straight line, that is 11,749 miles or 10,210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Curitiba 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 Curitiba, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 30.6957°, 17.4938°.

A direct flight would take about 24 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 Curitiba from Shanghai?

By road it is 13,052 km (8,110 miles) from Curitiba to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 18,909 km (11,749 miles).

How long is the drive from Curitiba to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Curitiba?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Curitiba, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Curitiba to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 24 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.