The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Guangzhou, China is 1,212 km (753 miles).Guangzhou is SW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
1,212
straight line
Distance (miles)
753
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr
estimated direct
Direction
SW
224° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr | 1,212 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 19 hr 42 min | ~1,576 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 | Guangzhou, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,212 km (753 miles) |
| Bearing | 224° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Guangzhou) | 23.1291°, 113.2644° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Guangzhou is 1,212 km (753 miles). Guangzhou is SW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou takes approximately 2 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Guangzhou takes approximately 19 hr 42 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.
Guangzhou is SW (224 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai is the same: 1,212 km (753 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.