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Distance from Shanghai to Kaduna

Straight line

11,616 km
7,218 mi · 6,272 NM

By road

12,466 km
7,746 mi

Travel time

189 h 50 min
flight ≈ 15 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Kaduna?

Shanghai (China) and Kaduna (Nigeria) are very far apart: 11,616 km in a straight line, that is 7,218 miles or 6,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Kaduna 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 7% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Kaduna lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from China into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 34.8523°, 58.3261°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 1 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 Kaduna?

By road it is 12,466 km (7,746 miles) from Shanghai to Kaduna; in a straight line it is 11,616 km (7,218 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Kaduna?

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

In which direction is Kaduna from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kaduna?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 1 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.