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Distance from Taichung to Shanghai

Straight line

788 km
489 mi · 425 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

N 5°
initial bearing

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How far is Taichung from Shanghai?

Taichung (Taiwan) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 788 km in a straight line, that is 489 miles or 425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Taichung, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 27.6851°, 121.0584°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Taichung from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Taichung and Shanghai is 788 km (489 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Taichung?

Shanghai is to the north of Taichung, at an initial bearing of 5°.

How long is the flight from Taichung to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.