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Distance from Nanchang to Shanghai

Straight line

610 km
379 mi · 329 NM

By road

691 km
430 mi

Travel time

7 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchang from Shanghai?

Nanchang (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 610 km in a straight line, that is 379 miles or 329 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchang to Shanghai is 691 km (430 miles), about 7 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchang, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.9828°, 118.6198°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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 Nanchang from Shanghai?

By road it is 691 km (430 miles) from Nanchang to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 610 km (379 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchang to Shanghai?

About 7 h 59 min on the fastest route (691 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Nanchang?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Nanchang, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Nanchang to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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.