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Distance from Shanghai to Giza

Straight line

8,374 km
5,204 mi · 4,522 NM

By road

9,812 km
6,097 mi

Travel time

118 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 58 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Giza?

Shanghai (China) and Giza (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,374 km in a straight line, that is 5,204 miles or 4,522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Giza is 9,812 km (6,097 miles), about 118 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Giza lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from China into Egypt. The halfway point is at 39.9866°, 75.9729°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 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 Giza?

By road it is 9,812 km (6,097 miles) from Shanghai to Giza; in a straight line it is 8,374 km (5,204 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Giza?

About 118 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Giza from Shanghai?

Giza is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Giza?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 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.