The straight-line distance from Nanjing, China to Shanghai, China is 270 km (168 miles).Shanghai is ESE of Nanjing.
Distance (km)
270
straight line
Distance (miles)
168
straight line
Flight Time
48 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
109° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 48 min | 270 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 4 hr 24 min | ~351 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 2 hr 42 min | ~324 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 | Nanjing, China |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 270 km (168 miles) |
| Bearing | 109° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Nanjing) | 32.0603°, 118.7969° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nanjing to Shanghai is 270 km (168 miles). Shanghai is ESE of Nanjing.
A direct flight from Nanjing to Shanghai takes approximately 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nanjing to Shanghai takes approximately 4 hr 24 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 ESE (109 degrees) from Nanjing.
The distance from Shanghai to Nanjing is the same: 270 km (168 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.