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Distance from Luanda to Shanghai

Straight line

12,250 km
7,612 mi · 6,615 NM

By road

12,459 km
7,741 mi

Travel time

189 h 45 min
flight ≈ 15 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Shanghai?

Luanda (Angola) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 12,250 km in a straight line, that is 7,612 miles or 6,615 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda 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 follows the straight line closely.

From Luanda, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Angola into China. The halfway point is at 18.5664°, 61.6529°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 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 Luanda from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,459 km (7,741 miles) from Luanda to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 12,250 km (7,612 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Luanda?

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

How long is the flight from Luanda to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 49 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.