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Distance from Zapopan to Shanghai

Straight line

12,535 km
7,789 mi · 6,768 NM

By road

12,887 km
8,008 mi

Travel time

149 h 45 min
flight ≈ 16 h 10 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Zapopan from Shanghai?

Zapopan (Mexico) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 12,535 km in a straight line, that is 7,789 miles or 6,768 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zapopan to Shanghai is 12,887 km (8,008 miles), about 149 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Zapopan, Shanghai lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Mexico into China. The halfway point is at 51.7777°, -164.7725°.

A direct flight would take about 16 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 Zapopan from Shanghai?

By road it is 12,887 km (8,008 miles) from Zapopan to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 12,535 km (7,789 miles).

How long is the drive from Zapopan to Shanghai?

About 149 h 45 min on the fastest route (12,887 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Zapopan?

Shanghai is to the north-west of Zapopan, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Zapopan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.