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Distance from Incheon to Shanghai

Straight line

843 km
524 mi · 455 NM

By road

1,388 km
862 mi

Travel time

26 h 44 min
flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Incheon from Shanghai?

Incheon (South Korea) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 843 km in a straight line, that is 524 miles or 455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Incheon to Shanghai is 1,388 km (862 miles), about 26 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Incheon, Shanghai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 34.3673°, 123.9839°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Incheon from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,388 km (862 miles) from Incheon to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 843 km (524 miles).

How long is the drive from Incheon to Shanghai?

About 26 h 44 min on the fastest route (1,388 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Incheon?

Shanghai is to the south-west of Incheon, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Incheon to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.