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Distance from Xi’an to Shanghai

Straight line

1,221 km
759 mi · 659 NM

By road

1,373 km
853 mi

Travel time

15 h 16 min
flight ≈ 2 h 2 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Shanghai?

Xi’an (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 1,221 km in a straight line, that is 759 miles or 659 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Shanghai is 1,373 km (853 miles), about 15 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.8965°, 115.3005°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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 Xi’an from Shanghai?

By road it is 1,373 km (853 miles) from Xi’an to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 1,221 km (759 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Shanghai?

About 15 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,373 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Xi’an?

Shanghai is to the east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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.