The straight-line distance from Wuhan, China to Shanghai, China is 687 km (427 miles).Shanghai is E of Wuhan.
Distance (km)
687
straight line
Distance (miles)
427
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
E
82° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 687 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 12 min | ~893 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 6 hr 54 min | ~824 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Wuhan, China |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 687 km (427 miles) |
| Bearing | 82° (E) |
| Coordinates (Wuhan) | 30.5928°, 114.3055° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Wuhan to Shanghai is 687 km (427 miles). Shanghai is E of Wuhan.
A direct flight from Wuhan to Shanghai takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Wuhan to Shanghai takes approximately 11 hr 12 min. 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.
Shanghai is E (82 degrees) from Wuhan.
The distance from Shanghai to Wuhan is the same: 687 km (427 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.