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How far is Dalian from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Dalian (Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers / 465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Dalian (DLC) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 535.608 miles
  • 861.978 kilometers
  • 465.431 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
  • 536.826 miles
  • 863.938 kilometers
  • 466.489 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dalian?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Dalian.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 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 229 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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