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Distance from Guarulhos to Shanghai

Straight line

18,556 km
11,530 mi · 10,019 NM

By road

13,052 km
8,110 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 23 h 42 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Guarulhos from Shanghai?

Guarulhos (Brazil) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 18,556 km in a straight line, that is 11,530 miles or 10,019 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guarulhos 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 Guarulhos, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 31.5936°, 19.0240°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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 Guarulhos from Shanghai?

By road it is 13,052 km (8,110 miles) from Guarulhos to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 18,556 km (11,530 miles).

How long is the drive from Guarulhos to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Guarulhos?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Guarulhos, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Guarulhos to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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.