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Distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai

1,227 km (762 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,227 km

Kilometers

762 miles

Miles

~1h 57m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Hong Kong

China
Area: 1,114 km²
Population: 7.41M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 32m

Shanghai

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

The distance between Hong Kong 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.

Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum cuisine, while Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.

In terms of city area, Shanghai is 5.7x larger than Hong Kong. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Hong Kong to Shanghai is 1,227 km (762 miles).

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 57m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Hong Kong bigger than Shanghai?

Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 1,114 km².

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