The straight-line distance from Guangzhou, China to Shanghai, China is 1,212 km (753 miles).Shanghai is NE of Guangzhou.
Distance (km)
1,212
straight line
Distance (miles)
753
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr
estimated direct
Direction
NE
40° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr | 1,212 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 19 hr 42 min | ~1,576 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Guangzhou, China |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,212 km (753 miles) |
| Bearing | 40° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Guangzhou) | 23.1291°, 113.2644° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai is 1,212 km (753 miles). Shanghai is NE of Guangzhou.
A direct flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes approximately 2 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes approximately 19 hr 42 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 NE (40 degrees) from Guangzhou.
The distance from Shanghai to Guangzhou is the same: 1,212 km (753 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.