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Distance from Shanghai to Dongguan

Straight line

1,187 km
738 mi · 641 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 59 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Dongguan?

Shanghai (China) and Dongguan (China) are quite far apart: 1,187 km in a straight line, that is 738 miles or 641 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Dongguan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 27.1727°, 117.4616°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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 Shanghai from Dongguan?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Dongguan is 1,187 km (738 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dongguan from Shanghai?

Dongguan is to the south-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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.