The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Nanjing, China is 270 km (168 miles).Nanjing is WNW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
270
straight line
Distance (miles)
168
straight line
Flight Time
48 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
291° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 48 min | 270 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 4 hr 24 min | ~351 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 2 hr 42 min | ~324 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 | Nanjing, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 270 km (168 miles) |
| Bearing | 291° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Nanjing) | 32.0603°, 118.7969° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Nanjing is 270 km (168 miles). Nanjing is WNW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Nanjing takes approximately 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Nanjing takes approximately 4 hr 24 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.
Nanjing is WNW (291 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Nanjing to Shanghai is the same: 270 km (168 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.