Distance from Shanghai to Abidjan
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How far is Shanghai from Abidjan?
Shanghai (China) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are very far apart: 12,963 km in a straight line, that is 8,055 miles or 7,000 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Abidjan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from China into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 35.5121°, 50.3522°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Other distances from Abidjan
- Abidjan – Kumasi 302 km
- Abidjan – Accra 422 km
- Abidjan – Ouagadougou 825 km
- Abidjan – Lagos 827 km
- Abidjan – Ibadan 902 km
- Abidjan – Bamako 922 km
- Abidjan – Benin City 1,071 km
- Abidjan – Conakry 1,164 km
- Abidjan – Camayenne 1,165 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Abidjan?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Abidjan is 12,963 km (8,055 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Abidjan from Shanghai?
Abidjan is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 295°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Abidjan?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 42 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.