How far is Shanghai from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 764 miles / 1230 kilometers / 664 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA) is 904 miles / 1455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 38 minutes.
Hong Kong International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 764.277 miles
- 1229.984 kilometers
- 664.138 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 765.530 miles
- 1232.000 kilometers
- 665.227 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
Airlines flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (SHA)
| Cathay Pacific |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Hong Kong Airlines |
| Shanghai Airlines |