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How far is Dalian from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Dalian (Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Dalian (DLC) is 1155 miles / 1859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Dalian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 539.450 miles
  • 868.161 kilometers
  • 468.769 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
  • 540.678 miles
  • 870.137 kilometers
  • 469.836 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 Shanghai to Dalian?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dalian?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Dalian.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dalian generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Dalian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
City: Dalian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DLC
ICAO Code: ZYTL
Coordinates: 38°57′56″N, 121°32′20″E