Beijing to Shanghai Distance
1,068 km · 664 miles · 1 h 50 min flight
The distance from Beijing to Shanghai is 1,068 km (664 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 50 min. Beijing and Shanghai are on the same time.
Beijing
China
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 1,068
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 664
- 577 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 50 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Beijing | South-southeast (153°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | North-northwest (336°) |
| Halfway point | 35.59° N, 119.07° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Beijing?
1,068 kilometres or 664 miles (577 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Shanghai?
About 1 h 50 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?
Beijing and Shanghai are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Beijing?
Shanghai lies to the south-southeast of Beijing (initial bearing 153°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.