Distance from Rio-de-Janeiro to Shanghai
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Rio-de-Janeiro (GIG) and Shanghai (SHA) is 18,238.52 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 21h 57min. Similar flight routes: GIG → PVG , GIG → HGH , GIG → NGB , GIG → NKG , GRU → SHA
Bearing: 71.08° (ENE)The initial bearing on the course from Rio-de-Janeiro to Shanghai is 71.08° and the compass direction is ENE.
Midpoint: 27.76456,23.6686The geographic midpoint between Rio-de-Janeiro and Shanghai is in 9,120.48 km distance between both points in a bearing of 71.08°. It is located in Libya, Al Wahat (ليبيا, الواحات).
Distance: 18,240.97 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Rio-de-Janeiro and Shanghai is 18,240.97 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Rio-de-Janeiro and Shanghai is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 11hThe time difference between Rio-de-Janeiro (America/Sao_Paulo) and Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) is 11 hours. This means that it is now 23:56 (03.06.2024) in Rio-de-Janeiro and 10:56 (04.06.2024) in Shanghai.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Rio-de-Janeiro and Shanghai, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.