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Distance from Kaduna to Shanghai

Straight line

11,616 km
7,218 mi · 6,272 NM

By road

12,459 km
7,741 mi

Travel time

189 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 1 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaduna from Shanghai?

Kaduna (Nigeria) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 11,616 km in a straight line, that is 7,218 miles or 6,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaduna 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 7% longer than the straight line.

From Kaduna, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Nigeria into China. The halfway point is at 34.8523°, 58.3261°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 1 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 Kaduna from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,459 km (7,741 miles) from Kaduna to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 11,616 km (7,218 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaduna to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Kaduna?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Kaduna, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Kaduna to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 1 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.