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Distance from Shanghai to Tianshui

Straight line

1,515 km
941 mi · 818 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 24 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Tianshui?

Shanghai (China) and Tianshui (China) are quite far apart: 1,515 km in a straight line, that is 941 miles or 818 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Tianshui lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 33.1478°, 113.7501°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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 Tianshui?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Tianshui is 1,515 km (941 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tianshui from Shanghai?

Tianshui is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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.