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Puxi, China → Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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8,046 miles

12,949 km  |  6,992 nautical miles

Straight-line (great circle) distance

The distance from Puxi to Abidjan is about 12,949 km (8,046 miles) as the crow flies, or 6,992 nautical miles.

This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.

Putting the number to use

  • At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 16.2 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
  • Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
  • For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.

Driving

≈ 5d 23h

Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.

Flying

≈ 15h 59min

Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The straight-line (great circle) distance between Puxi and Abidjan is 8,046 miles (12,949 kilometers).

A direct flight from Puxi to Abidjan takes approximately 15h 59min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.

Driving from Puxi to Abidjan takes approximately 5d 23h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.