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Distance from Shanghai to Xuchang

Straight line

778 km
483 mi · 420 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Xuchang?

Shanghai (China) and Xuchang (China) are quite far apart: 778 km in a straight line, that is 483 miles or 420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Xuchang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.6843°, 117.7202°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Xuchang?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Xuchang is 778 km (483 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xuchang from Shanghai?

Xuchang is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Xuchang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.