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Distance from Kunshan to Shanghai

Straight line

51.0 km
31.7 mi · 27.5 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunshan from Shanghai?

Kunshan (China) and Shanghai (China) are a short distance apart: 51.0 km in a straight line, that is 31.7 miles or 27.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kunshan, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.3002°, 121.2064°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kunshan from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Kunshan and Shanghai is 51.0 km (31.7 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kunshan?

Shanghai is to the east of Kunshan, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Kunshan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.