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Distance from Nagoya to Shanghai

Straight line

1,504 km
935 mi · 812 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 23 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Nagoya from Shanghai?

Nagoya (Japan) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,504 km in a straight line, that is 935 miles or 812 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nagoya, Shanghai lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 33.4414°, 129.0064°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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 Nagoya from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Nagoya and Shanghai is 1,504 km (935 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Nagoya?

Shanghai is to the west of Nagoya, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Nagoya to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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.