The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Hangzhou, China is 165 km (102 miles).Hangzhou is SW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
165
straight line
Distance (miles)
102
straight line
Flight Time
42 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
230° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 42 min | 165 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 2 hr 42 min | ~215 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 1 hr 42 min | ~198 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 | Shanghai, China |
| To | Hangzhou, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 165 km (102 miles) |
| Bearing | 230° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Hangzhou) | 30.2741°, 120.1551° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Hangzhou is 165 km (102 miles). Hangzhou is SW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Hangzhou takes approximately 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Hangzhou takes approximately 2 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.
Hangzhou is SW (230 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Hangzhou to Shanghai is the same: 165 km (102 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.