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Distance from Shenzhen to Shanghai

Straight line

1,209 km
751 mi · 653 NM

By road

1,402 km
871 mi

Travel time

16 h 1 min
flight ≈ 2 h 1 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Shanghai?

Shenzhen (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,209 km in a straight line, that is 751 miles or 653 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Shanghai is 1,402 km (871 miles), about 16 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 26.9319°, 117.6209°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 1 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 Shenzhen from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,402 km (871 miles) from Shenzhen to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,209 km (751 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

About 16 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,402 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Shenzhen?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 1 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.