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Distance from Shanghai to Ningbo

Straight line

149 km
93 mi · 81 NM

By road

210 km
130 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

S 177°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Ningbo?

Shanghai (China) and Ningbo (China) are a short distance apart: 149 km in a straight line, that is 93 miles or 81 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Ningbo is 210 km (130 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Ningbo lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.5502°, 121.5041°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Ningbo?

By road it is 210 km (130 miles) from Shanghai to Ningbo; in a straight line it is 149 km (93 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Ningbo?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ningbo from Shanghai?

Ningbo is to the south of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 177°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ningbo?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.