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How far is Shanghai from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 765 miles / 1231 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Shanghai (SHA) is 871 miles / 1401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 29 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 765.045 miles
  • 1231.221 kilometers
  • 664.806 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
  • 763.750 miles
  • 1229.137 kilometers
  • 663.681 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 Xi'an to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xi'an and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Xi'an and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Shanghai generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E