The straight-line distance from Taipei, Taiwan to Shanghai, China is 689 km (428 miles).Shanghai is N of Taipei.
Distance (km)
689
straight line
Distance (miles)
428
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
N
359° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 689 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 11 hr 12 min | ~896 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 6 hr 54 min | ~827 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Taipei, Taiwan |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 689 km (428 miles) |
| Bearing | 359° (N) |
| Coordinates (Taipei) | 25.0330°, 121.5654° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Taipei to Shanghai is 689 km (428 miles). Shanghai is N of Taipei.
A direct flight from Taipei to Shanghai takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Taipei to Shanghai takes approximately 11 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Shanghai is N (359 degrees) from Taipei.
The distance from Shanghai to Taipei is the same: 689 km (428 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.