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Distance from Wuxi to Shanghai

Straight line

118 km
73 mi · 64 NM

By road

132 km
82 mi

Travel time

1 h 35 min
by car

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuxi from Shanghai?

Wuxi (China) and Shanghai (China) are a short distance apart: 118 km in a straight line, that is 73 miles or 64 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuxi to Shanghai is 132 km (82 miles), about 1 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Wuxi, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.3969°, 120.8744°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Wuxi from Shanghai?

By road it is 132 km (82 miles) from Wuxi to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 118 km (73 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuxi to Shanghai?

About 1 h 35 min on the fastest route (132 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Wuxi?

Shanghai is to the east of Wuxi, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Wuxi to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.