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How far is Taichung from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Taichung (Taichung International Airport) is 479 miles / 772 kilometers / 417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Taichung (RMQ) is 592 miles / 952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 44 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Taichung International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Taichung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 479.406 miles
  • 771.530 kilometers
  • 416.593 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
  • 481.026 miles
  • 774.136 kilometers
  • 418.000 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 Taichung?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taichung International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Taichung?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Taichung.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Taichung generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Taichung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ).

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 Taichung International Airport
City: Taichung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: RMQ
ICAO Code: RCMQ
Coordinates: 24°15′52″N, 120°37′15″E