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Distance from Nanchong to Shanghai

Straight line

1,468 km
912 mi · 792 NM

By road

1,680 km
1,044 mi

Travel time

19 h 6 min
flight ≈ 2 h 20 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanchong from Shanghai?

Nanchong (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,468 km in a straight line, that is 912 miles or 792 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanchong to Shanghai is 1,680 km (1,044 miles), about 19 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Nanchong, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.2375°, 113.7541°.

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 Nanchong from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,680 km (1,044 miles) from Nanchong to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,468 km (912 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanchong to Shanghai?

About 19 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Nanchong?

Shanghai is to the east of Nanchong, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Nanchong 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.