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Distance from Harbin to Shanghai

Straight line

1,674 km
1,040 mi · 904 NM

By road

2,260 km
1,404 mi

Travel time

25 h 5 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

SSW 197°
initial bearing

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How far is Harbin from Shanghai?

Harbin (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,674 km in a straight line, that is 1,040 miles or 904 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Harbin to Shanghai is 2,260 km (1,404 miles), about 25 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Harbin, Shanghai lies to the south (initial bearing 197°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.5145°, 123.7908°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Harbin from Shanghai?

By road it is 2,260 km (1,404 miles) from Harbin to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,674 km (1,040 miles).

How long is the drive from Harbin to Shanghai?

About 25 h 5 min on the fastest route (2,260 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Harbin?

Shanghai is to the south of Harbin, at an initial bearing of 197°.

How long is the flight from Harbin to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.