The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Abidjan, Ivory Coast is 12,951 km (8,047 miles).Abidjan is WNW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
12,951
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,047
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
295° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 42 min | 12,951 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 | Shanghai, China |
| To | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,951 km (8,047 miles) |
| Bearing | 295° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Abidjan) | 5.3600°, -4.0083° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Abidjan is 12,951 km (8,047 miles). Abidjan is WNW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Abidjan takes approximately 16 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Abidjan is WNW (295 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Abidjan to Shanghai is the same: 12,951 km (8,047 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.