Distance Calculator
Shanghai, China → Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Distance Result
6,005 miles
9,665 km | 5,218 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Shanghai to Dar es Salaam is about 9,665 km (6,005 miles) as the crow flies, or 5,218 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 12.1 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
≈ 4d 11h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 12h 7min
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 Shanghai and Dar es Salaam is 6,005 miles (9,665 kilometers).
A direct flight from Shanghai to Dar es Salaam takes approximately 12h 7min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Shanghai to Dar es Salaam takes approximately 4d 11h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.