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Distance from Shanghai to Curitiba

Straight line

18,909 km
11,749 mi · 10,210 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 26 min
flight ≈ 24 h 8 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Curitiba?

Shanghai (China) and Curitiba (Brazil) are very far apart: 18,909 km in a straight line, that is 11,749 miles or 10,210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Curitiba is 13,055 km (8,112 miles), about 152 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Curitiba lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 30.6957°, 17.4938°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 8 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 Curitiba?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Curitiba; in a straight line it is 18,909 km (11,749 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Curitiba?

About 152 h 26 min on the fastest route (13,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Curitiba from Shanghai?

Curitiba is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Curitiba?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 8 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.