Chicago to Shanghai Distance
11,360 km · 7,059 miles · 14 h 42 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Shanghai is 11,360 km (7,059 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 14 h 42 min. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 11,360
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,059
- 6,134 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 14 h 42 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +13 hours
- Shanghai vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | North-northwest (335°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | North-northeast (22°) |
| Halfway point | 70.66° N, 177.96° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Chicago?
11,360 kilometres or 7,059 miles (6,134 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Shanghai?
About 14 h 42 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Chicago?
Shanghai lies to the north-northwest of Chicago (initial bearing 335°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.