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Distance from Shanghai to Algiers

Straight line

10,128 km
6,293 mi · 5,469 NM

By road

12,522 km
7,781 mi

Travel time

147 h 21 min
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Algiers?

Shanghai (China) and Algiers (Algeria) are very far apart: 10,128 km in a straight line, that is 6,293 miles or 5,469 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Algiers is 12,522 km (7,781 miles), about 147 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Algiers lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Algeria. The halfway point is at 52.7203°, 65.3849°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Shanghai from Algiers?

By road it is 12,522 km (7,781 miles) from Shanghai to Algiers; in a straight line it is 10,128 km (6,293 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Algiers?

About 147 h 21 min on the fastest route (12,522 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Shanghai?

Algiers is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.