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Distance from Shanghai to Guarulhos

Straight line

18,556 km
11,530 mi · 10,019 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 23 h 42 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Guarulhos?

Shanghai (China) and Guarulhos (Brazil) are very far apart: 18,556 km in a straight line, that is 11,530 miles or 10,019 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Guarulhos 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, Guarulhos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 31.5936°, 19.0240°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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 Guarulhos?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Guarulhos; in a straight line it is 18,556 km (11,530 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Guarulhos?

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

In which direction is Guarulhos from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Guarulhos?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 42 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.