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Distance from Tangshan to Shanghai

Straight line

979 km
608 mi · 529 NM

By road

1,184 km
736 mi

Travel time

13 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 43 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Tangshan from Shanghai?

Tangshan (China) and Shanghai (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, Tangshan to Shanghai is 1,184 km (736 miles), about 13 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Tangshan, Shanghai lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). 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 Tangshan from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,184 km (736 miles) from Tangshan to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 979 km (608 miles).

How long is the drive from Tangshan to Shanghai?

About 13 h 17 min on the fastest route (1,184 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Tangshan?

Shanghai is to the south of Tangshan, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Tangshan to Shanghai?

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.