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Distance from Dalian to Shanghai

Straight line

853 km
530 mi · 461 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Shanghai?

Dalian (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 853 km in a straight line, that is 530 miles or 461 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dalian, Shanghai lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.0672°, 121.5267°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Dalian from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Dalian and Shanghai is 853 km (530 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Dalian?

Shanghai is to the south of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.