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Distance from Ibadan to Shanghai

Straight line

12,135 km
7,540 mi · 6,552 NM

By road

12,459 km
7,741 mi

Travel time

189 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 40 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Ibadan from Shanghai?

Ibadan (Nigeria) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 12,135 km in a straight line, that is 7,540 miles or 6,552 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ibadan to Shanghai is 12,459 km (7,741 miles), about 189 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Ibadan, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 33.8449°, 55.7277°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 40 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 Ibadan from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,459 km (7,741 miles) from Ibadan to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 12,135 km (7,540 miles).

How long is the drive from Ibadan to Shanghai?

About 189 h 45 min on the fastest route (12,459 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Ibadan?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Ibadan, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Ibadan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 40 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.