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Distance from Hanoi to Shanghai

Straight line

1,924 km
1,196 mi · 1,039 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 54 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Hanoi from Shanghai?

Hanoi (Vietnam) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,924 km in a straight line, that is 1,196 miles or 1,039 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Hanoi, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Vietnam into China. The halfway point is at 26.3346°, 113.3058°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 54 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 Hanoi from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Hanoi and Shanghai is 1,924 km (1,196 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Hanoi?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Hanoi, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Hanoi to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 54 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.