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Distance from Shanghai to Pretoria

Straight line

11,739 km
7,294 mi · 6,338 NM

By road

9,183 km
5,706 mi

Travel time

119 h 34 min
flight ≈ 15 h 10 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Pretoria?

Shanghai (China) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,739 km in a straight line, that is 7,294 miles or 6,338 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Pretoria 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, Pretoria lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 3.9836°, 73.2488°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 10 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 Pretoria?

By road it is 9,183 km (5,706 miles) from Shanghai to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 11,739 km (7,294 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Pretoria?

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

In which direction is Pretoria from Shanghai?

Pretoria is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 10 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.