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Distance from Jilin to Shanghai

Straight line

1,472 km
914 mi · 795 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 20 min

Direction

SSW 199°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilin from Shanghai?

Jilin (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,472 km in a straight line, that is 914 miles or 795 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jilin, Shanghai lies to the south (initial bearing 199°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 37.5638°, 123.7921°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 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 Jilin from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Jilin and Shanghai is 1,472 km (914 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Jilin?

Shanghai is to the south of Jilin, at an initial bearing of 199°.

How long is the flight from Jilin to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 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.