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Distance from Xuchang to Shanghai

Straight line

778 km
483 mi · 420 NM

By road

853 km
530 mi

Travel time

9 h 30 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

ESE 112°
initial bearing

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How far is Xuchang from Shanghai?

Xuchang (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 778 km in a straight line, that is 483 miles or 420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xuchang to Shanghai is 853 km (530 miles), about 9 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Xuchang, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 112°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 32.6843°, 117.7202°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Xuchang from Shanghai?

By road it is 853 km (530 miles) from Xuchang to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 778 km (483 miles).

How long is the drive from Xuchang to Shanghai?

About 9 h 30 min on the fastest route (853 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Xuchang?

Shanghai is to the east of Xuchang, at an initial bearing of 112°.

How long is the flight from Xuchang to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.