Seoul to Shanghai Distance
868 km · 539 miles · 1 h 35 min flight
The distance from Seoul to Shanghai is 868 km (539 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 35 min. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Seoul
South Korea
868 km
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 868
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 539
- 469 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 35 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −1 hour
- Shanghai vs Seoul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Seoul | Southwest (217°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northeast (34°) |
| Halfway point | 34.43° N, 124.11° E |
| Seoul coordinates | 37.57° N, 126.98° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Seoul?
868 kilometres or 539 miles (469 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Shanghai?
About 1 h 35 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 Seoul and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Seoul?
Shanghai lies to the southwest of Seoul (initial bearing 217°).
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.