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Distance from Shanghai to Incheon

Straight line

843 km
524 mi · 455 NM

By road

1,344 km
835 mi

Travel time

26 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Incheon?

Shanghai (China) and Incheon (South Korea) are quite far apart: 843 km in a straight line, that is 524 miles or 455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Incheon is 1,344 km (835 miles), about 26 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Incheon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 34.3673°, 123.9839°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Incheon?

By road it is 1,344 km (835 miles) from Shanghai to Incheon; in a straight line it is 843 km (524 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Incheon?

About 26 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,344 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Incheon from Shanghai?

Incheon is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Incheon?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.