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Distance from Datong to Shanghai

Straight line

1,230 km
764 mi · 664 NM

By road

1,454 km
904 mi

Travel time

16 h 30 min
flight ≈ 2 h 2 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Shanghai?

Datong (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,230 km in a straight line, that is 764 miles or 664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Shanghai is 1,454 km (904 miles), about 16 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Shanghai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.7267°, 117.6024°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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 Datong from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,454 km (904 miles) from Datong to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,230 km (764 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Shanghai?

About 16 h 30 min on the fastest route (1,454 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Datong?

Shanghai is to the south-east of Datong, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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.