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How far is Hualien from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Hualien (Hualien Airport) is 490 miles / 789 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Hualien (HUN) is 595 miles / 958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 45 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Hualien Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Hualien

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 490.412 miles
  • 789.242 kilometers
  • 426.156 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
  • 492.099 miles
  • 791.956 kilometers
  • 427.622 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 Hualien?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hualien Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Hualien?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Hualien.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hualien Airport (HUN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Hualien generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Hualien

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hualien Airport (HUN).

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 Hualien Airport
City: Hualien
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HUN
ICAO Code: RCYU
Coordinates: 24°1′23″N, 121°37′4″E