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Distance from Chongqing to Shanghai

Straight line

1,443 km
897 mi · 779 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 18 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Shanghai?

Chongqing (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,443 km in a straight line, that is 897 miles or 779 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chongqing, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.6050°, 113.9418°.

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 Chongqing from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Chongqing and Shanghai is 1,443 km (897 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Chongqing?

Shanghai is to the east of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing 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.