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Distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai

1,212 km (753 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,212 km

Kilometers

753 miles

Miles

~1h 56m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Shanghai

China
Area: 6,341 km²
Population: 24.87M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 4m

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 1.2x larger than Shanghai. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Guangzhou from Shanghai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai is 1,212 km (753 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 56m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Shanghai?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 6,341 km².

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