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Distance from Huainan to Shanghai

Straight line

450 km
279 mi · 243 NM

By road

510 km
317 mi

Travel time

5 h 40 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Huainan from Shanghai?

Huainan (China) and Shanghai (China) are a medium distance apart: 450 km in a straight line, that is 279 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Huainan to Shanghai is 510 km (317 miles), about 5 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Huainan, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.9438°, 119.2445°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Huainan from Shanghai?

By road it is 510 km (317 miles) from Huainan to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 450 km (279 miles).

How long is the drive from Huainan to Shanghai?

About 5 h 40 min on the fastest route (510 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Huainan?

Shanghai is to the east of Huainan, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Huainan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.