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How far is Shanghai from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wuhan (WUH) to Shanghai (PVG) is 538 miles / 866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 39 minutes.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.595 miles
  • 726.772 kilometers
  • 392.426 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
  • 450.698 miles
  • 725.327 kilometers
  • 391.645 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 Wuhan to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wuhan and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Wuhan and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Shanghai generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wuhan to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E
Destination 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