How far is Beijing from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Beijing (NAY) is 772 miles / 1243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 4 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Beijing. 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 Shanghai to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Beijing 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 Shanghai to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |