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How far is Wuhan from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Wuhan (WUH) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 37 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Wuhan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Wuhan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.595 miles
  • 726.772 kilometers
  • 392.426 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 450.698 miles
  • 725.327 kilometers
  • 391.645 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Wuhan?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Wuhan.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Wuhan generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Wuhan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E