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Distance from Yueyang to Shanghai

Straight line

830 km
516 mi · 448 NM

By road

947 km
589 mi

Travel time

10 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Yueyang from Shanghai?

Yueyang (China) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 830 km in a straight line, that is 516 miles or 448 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yueyang to Shanghai is 947 km (589 miles), about 10 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Yueyang, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.3650°, 117.2370°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Yueyang from Shanghai?

By road it is 947 km (589 miles) from Yueyang to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 830 km (516 miles).

How long is the drive from Yueyang to Shanghai?

About 10 h 42 min on the fastest route (947 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Yueyang?

Shanghai is to the east of Yueyang, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Yueyang to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.