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Distance from Shanghai to Jilin

Straight line

1,472 km
914 mi · 795 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 20 min

Direction

NNE 16°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Jilin?

Shanghai (China) and Jilin (China) are quite far apart: 1,472 km in a straight line, that is 914 miles or 795 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Jilin lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 37.5638°, 123.7921°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 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 Jilin?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Jilin is 1,472 km (914 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Jilin from Shanghai?

Jilin is to the north of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 16°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Jilin?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 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.