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Distance from Shanghai to Huainan

Straight line

450 km
279 mi · 243 NM

By road

511 km
318 mi

Travel time

5 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Huainan?

Shanghai (China) and Huainan (China) are a medium distance apart: 450 km in a straight line, that is 279 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Huainan is 511 km (318 miles), about 5 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Huainan lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.9438°, 119.2445°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Huainan?

By road it is 511 km (318 miles) from Shanghai to Huainan; in a straight line it is 450 km (279 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Huainan?

About 5 h 42 min on the fastest route (511 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Huainan from Shanghai?

Huainan is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Huainan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.