The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Seoul, South Korea is 866 km (538 miles).Seoul is NE of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
866
straight line
Distance (miles)
538
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
34° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 36 min | 866 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 14 hr 6 min | ~1,126 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 | Seoul, South Korea |
| Straight-line Distance | 866 km (538 miles) |
| Bearing | 34° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Seoul is 866 km (538 miles). Seoul is NE of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Seoul takes approximately 1 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Seoul takes approximately 14 hr 6 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.
Seoul is NE (34 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Seoul to Shanghai is the same: 866 km (538 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.