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Distance from Harare to Shanghai

Straight line

11,058 km
6,871 mi · 5,971 NM

By road

9,196 km
5,714 mi

Travel time

119 h 30 min
flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Harare from Shanghai?

Harare (Zimbabwe) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 11,058 km in a straight line, that is 6,871 miles or 5,971 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Harare to Shanghai is 9,196 km (5,714 miles), about 119 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Harare, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Zimbabwe into China. The halfway point is at 9.4480°, 73.1673°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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 Harare from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,196 km (5,714 miles) from Harare to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 11,058 km (6,871 miles).

How long is the drive from Harare to Shanghai?

About 119 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,196 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Harare?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Harare, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Harare to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.