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How far is Shanghai from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shanghai (PVG) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 5 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.898 miles
  • 1202.015 kilometers
  • 649.036 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
  • 747.564 miles
  • 1203.088 kilometers
  • 649.616 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 Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Shanghai generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E