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Distance from Shanghai to Tangshan

Straight line

979 km
608 mi · 529 NM

By road

1,135 km
705 mi

Travel time

12 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 43 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Tangshan?

Shanghai (China) and Tangshan (China) are quite far apart: 979 km in a straight line, that is 608 miles or 529 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Tangshan is 1,135 km (705 miles), about 12 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Tangshan lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.4388°, 119.9064°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 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 Tangshan?

By road it is 1,135 km (705 miles) from Shanghai to Tangshan; in a straight line it is 979 km (608 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Tangshan?

About 12 h 58 min on the fastest route (1,135 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tangshan from Shanghai?

Tangshan is to the north of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tangshan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 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.