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Distance from Daegu to Shanghai

Straight line

839 km
521 mi · 453 NM

By road

1,678 km
1,043 mi

Travel time

30 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

SW 234°
initial bearing

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How far is Daegu from Shanghai?

Daegu (South Korea) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 839 km in a straight line, that is 521 miles or 453 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daegu to Shanghai is 1,678 km (1,043 miles), about 30 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 100% longer than the straight line.

From Daegu, Shanghai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 234°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 33.5974°, 124.9285°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Daegu from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,678 km (1,043 miles) from Daegu to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 839 km (521 miles).

How long is the drive from Daegu to Shanghai?

About 30 h 21 min on the fastest route (1,678 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Daegu?

Shanghai is to the south-west of Daegu, at an initial bearing of 234°.

How long is the flight from Daegu to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.