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Distance from Ordos to Shanghai

Straight line

1,409 km
875 mi · 761 NM

By road

1,694 km
1,053 mi

Travel time

19 h 8 min
flight ≈ 2 h 16 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Ordos from Shanghai?

Ordos (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,409 km in a straight line, that is 875 miles or 761 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ordos to Shanghai is 1,694 km (1,053 miles), about 19 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Ordos, Shanghai lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.5559°, 115.9252°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Ordos from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,694 km (1,053 miles) from Ordos to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,409 km (875 miles).

How long is the drive from Ordos to Shanghai?

About 19 h 8 min on the fastest route (1,694 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Ordos?

Shanghai is to the south-east of Ordos, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Ordos to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.