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Distance from Changchun to Shanghai

Straight line

1,445 km
898 mi · 780 NM

By road

2,015 km
1,252 mi

Travel time

22 h 24 min
flight ≈ 2 h 18 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Changchun from Shanghai?

Changchun (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,445 km in a straight line, that is 898 miles or 780 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changchun to Shanghai is 2,015 km (1,252 miles), about 22 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Changchun, Shanghai lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 37.5667°, 123.2256°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Changchun from Shanghai?

By road it is 2,015 km (1,252 miles) from Changchun to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,445 km (898 miles).

How long is the drive from Changchun to Shanghai?

About 22 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,015 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Changchun?

Shanghai is to the south of Changchun, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Changchun to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 18 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.