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Distance from Maracaibo to Shanghai

Straight line

15,166 km
9,423 mi · 8,189 NM

By road

13,052 km
8,110 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 19 h 27 min

Direction

NNW 344°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Shanghai?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 15,166 km in a straight line, that is 9,423 miles or 8,189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maracaibo 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 Maracaibo, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). The route crosses from Venezuela into China. The halfway point is at 70.8288°, -123.8680°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 27 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 Maracaibo from Shanghai?

By road it is 13,052 km (8,110 miles) from Maracaibo to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 15,166 km (9,423 miles).

How long is the drive from Maracaibo to Shanghai?

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

In which direction is Shanghai from Maracaibo?

Shanghai is to the north of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 344°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 27 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.