Flight Time from Nanjing to Shanghai
The flight from Nanjing to Shanghai covers about 168 mi and takes roughly 49 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Nanjing and Shanghai are about 168 mi (270 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 218 mi (351 km), a drive of about 3 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 168 mi / 270 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 218 mi / 351 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $27 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.649, 120.124 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Nanjing to Shanghai is about 168 mi (270 km) in a straight line, and roughly 218 mi (351 km) by road.