Shanghai to Dingzhou by train
Dingzhou lies 1,002 km (623 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 14 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,223 km (760 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Dingzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 152,934 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Dingzhou East railway station, Dingzhou Railway Station, Zhaixidian Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 073000 |
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Common questions
How far is Dingzhou from Shanghai?
1,002 km (623 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,223 km (760 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Dingzhou by train?
About 5 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Dingzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.