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Distance from Shanghai to Shenzhen

1,213 km (754 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,213 km

Kilometers

754 miles

Miles

~1h 56m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Shanghai

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

Shenzhen

China
Area: 1,997 km²
Population: 17.56M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 35m

The distance between Shanghai and Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen is famous for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay.

In terms of city area, Shanghai is 3.2x larger than Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Shenzhen is 1,213 km (754 miles).

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Shenzhen?

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

Is Shanghai bigger than Shenzhen?

Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 1,997 km².

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