Nairobi to Shanghai Distance
9,572 km · 5,948 miles · 12 h 28 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Shanghai is 9,572 km (5,948 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 28 min. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 9,572
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,948
- 5,169 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 28 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Shanghai vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | East-northeast (59°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West (266°) |
| Halfway point | 19.84° N, 75.08° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Nairobi?
9,572 kilometres or 5,948 miles (5,169 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Shanghai?
About 12 h 28 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Nairobi?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Nairobi (initial bearing 59°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.