The straight-line distance from Accra, Ghana to Shanghai, China is 12,602 km (7,830 miles).Shanghai is NE of Accra.
Distance (km)
12,602
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,830
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
52° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 18 min | 12,602 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 | Accra, Ghana |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,602 km (7,830 miles) |
| Bearing | 52° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Accra) | 5.6037°, -0.1870° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Accra to Shanghai is 12,602 km (7,830 miles). Shanghai is NE of Accra.
A direct flight from Accra to Shanghai takes approximately 16 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is NE (52 degrees) from Accra.
The distance from Shanghai to Accra is the same: 12,602 km (7,830 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.