The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Chengdu, China is 1,661 km (1,032 miles).Chengdu is W of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
1,661
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,032
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
272° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 36 min | 1,661 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 27 hr | ~2,159 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Chengdu, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,661 km (1,032 miles) |
| Bearing | 272° (W) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Chengdu) | 30.5728°, 104.0668° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Chengdu is 1,661 km (1,032 miles). Chengdu is W of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes approximately 2 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Chengdu takes approximately 27 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Chengdu is W (272 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Chengdu to Shanghai is the same: 1,661 km (1,032 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.