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Distance from Shanghai to Belém

Straight line

16,547 km
10,282 mi · 8,934 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 21 h 11 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Belém?

Shanghai (China) and Belém (Brazil) are very far apart: 16,547 km in a straight line, that is 10,282 miles or 8,934 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Belém is 13,055 km (8,112 miles), about 152 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Belém lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 66.2485°, -5.1024°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 11 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 Belém?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Belém; in a straight line it is 16,547 km (10,282 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Belém?

About 152 h 24 min on the fastest route (13,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belém from Shanghai?

Belém is to the north of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Belém?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 11 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.