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Distance from Handan to Shanghai

Straight line

879 km
546 mi · 475 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Shanghai?

Handan (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 879 km in a straight line, that is 546 miles or 475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Handan, Shanghai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 33.9607°, 118.0734°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Handan from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Handan and Shanghai is 879 km (546 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Handan?

Shanghai is to the south-east of Handan, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.