Driving from Shanghai to Changchun
Changchun lies 1,448 km (900 mi) north of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 1,766 km (1,097 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shanghai | Changchun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 5.7 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 130000 |
Where to book car hire from Shanghai to Changchun
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Staying in Changchun
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Changchun. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (26), and 9 are five-star. Guests have left 408 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Changchun
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Common questions
How far is Changchun from Shanghai?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,766 km (1,097 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Changchun by car?
About 22 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Changchun?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Changchun?
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Changchun, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.