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Distance from Shanghai to Brazzaville

Straight line

11,798 km
7,331 mi · 6,370 NM

By road

12,466 km
7,746 mi

Travel time

189 h 50 min
flight ≈ 15 h 15 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Brazzaville?

Shanghai (China) and Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) are very far apart: 11,798 km in a straight line, that is 7,331 miles or 6,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Brazzaville is 12,466 km (7,746 miles), about 189 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Brazzaville lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). The route crosses from China into Congo - Brazzaville. The halfway point is at 21.6529°, 62.5410°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 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 Brazzaville?

By road it is 12,466 km (7,746 miles) from Shanghai to Brazzaville; in a straight line it is 11,798 km (7,331 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Brazzaville?

About 189 h 50 min on the fastest route (12,466 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brazzaville from Shanghai?

Brazzaville is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brazzaville?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 15 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.