How far is Shanghai from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Shanghai (PVG) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 4 minutes.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 669.051 miles
- 1076.733 kilometers
- 581.389 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- 669.913 miles
- 1078.120 kilometers
- 582.138 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 Beijing to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Beijing to Shanghai generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |