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Distance from Daejeon to Shanghai

Straight line

790 km
491 mi · 427 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

SW 226°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Shanghai?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 790 km in a straight line, that is 491 miles or 427 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Daejeon, Shanghai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 226°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 33.8211°, 124.3326°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Daejeon from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Daejeon and Shanghai is 790 km (491 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Daejeon?

Shanghai is to the south-west of Daejeon, at an initial bearing of 226°.

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.