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Distance from Shanghai to Ibadan

Straight line

12,135 km
7,540 mi · 6,552 NM

By road

12,466 km
7,746 mi

Travel time

189 h 50 min
flight ≈ 15 h 40 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Ibadan?

Shanghai (China) and Ibadan (Nigeria) are very far apart: 12,135 km in a straight line, that is 7,540 miles or 6,552 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Ibadan 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 3% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Ibadan lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 33.8449°, 55.7277°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 40 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 Ibadan?

By road it is 12,466 km (7,746 miles) from Shanghai to Ibadan; in a straight line it is 12,135 km (7,540 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Ibadan?

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

In which direction is Ibadan from Shanghai?

Ibadan is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ibadan?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 40 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.