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Distance from Shanghai to Harare

Straight line

11,058 km
6,871 mi · 5,971 NM

By road

9,183 km
5,706 mi

Travel time

119 h 34 min
flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Harare?

Shanghai (China) and Harare (Zimbabwe) are very far apart: 11,058 km in a straight line, that is 6,871 miles or 5,971 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Harare is 9,183 km (5,706 miles), about 119 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Harare lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from China into Zimbabwe. The halfway point is at 9.4480°, 73.1673°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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 Harare?

By road it is 9,183 km (5,706 miles) from Shanghai to Harare; in a straight line it is 11,058 km (6,871 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Harare?

About 119 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,183 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harare from Shanghai?

Harare is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Harare?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.