Shanghai to Nairobi Distance
9,572 km · 5,948 miles · 12 h 28 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Nairobi is 9,572 km (5,948 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 28 min. Nairobi is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
9,572 km
Nairobi
Kenya
- 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
- Nairobi vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West (266°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | East-northeast (59°) |
| Halfway point | 19.84° N, 75.08° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Nairobi?
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 Shanghai and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Shanghai?
Nairobi lies to the west of Shanghai (initial bearing 266°).
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.