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Distance from Shanghai to Guiyang

Straight line

1,525 km
948 mi · 824 NM

By road

1,766 km
1,097 mi

Travel time

19 h 53 min
flight ≈ 2 h 24 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Guiyang?

Shanghai (China) and Guiyang (China) are quite far apart: 1,525 km in a straight line, that is 948 miles or 824 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Guiyang is 1,766 km (1,097 miles), about 19 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Guiyang lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.1043°, 113.9216°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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 Guiyang?

By road it is 1,766 km (1,097 miles) from Shanghai to Guiyang; in a straight line it is 1,525 km (948 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Guiyang?

About 19 h 53 min on the fastest route (1,766 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guiyang from Shanghai?

Guiyang is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Guiyang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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.