The straight-line distance from Kigali, Rwanda to Shanghai, China is 10,271 km (6,382 miles).Shanghai is ENE of Kigali.
Distance (km)
10,271
straight line
Distance (miles)
6,382
straight line
Flight Time
13 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
59° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 13 hr 18 min | 10,271 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Kigali, Rwanda |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 10,271 km (6,382 miles) |
| Bearing | 59° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Kigali) | -1.9403°, 29.8739° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kigali to Shanghai is 10,271 km (6,382 miles). Shanghai is ENE of Kigali.
A direct flight from Kigali to Shanghai takes approximately 13 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is ENE (59 degrees) from Kigali.
The distance from Shanghai to Kigali is the same: 10,271 km (6,382 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.