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Distance from Shanghai to Ordos

Straight line

1,409 km
875 mi · 761 NM

By road

1,680 km
1,044 mi

Travel time

19 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 16 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Ordos?

Shanghai (China) and Ordos (China) are quite far apart: 1,409 km in a straight line, that is 875 miles or 761 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Ordos is 1,680 km (1,044 miles), about 19 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Ordos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.5559°, 115.9252°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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 Ordos?

By road it is 1,680 km (1,044 miles) from Shanghai to Ordos; in a straight line it is 1,409 km (875 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Ordos?

About 19 h 10 min on the fastest route (1,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ordos from Shanghai?

Ordos is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ordos?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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.