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Distance from Shanghai to Beijing

1,067 km (663 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,067 km

Kilometers

663 miles

Miles

~1h 45m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Shanghai

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

Beijing

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

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

Shanghai is known for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline, while Beijing is famous for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 2.6x 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 Shanghai from Beijing?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Beijing is 1,067 km (663 miles).

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Beijing?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 45m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Shanghai bigger than Beijing?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 6,341 km².

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