London to Shanghai Distance
9,197 km · 5,714 miles · 12 h 0 min flight
The distance from London to Shanghai is 9,197 km (5,714 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 0 min. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 9,197
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,714
- 4,966 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 0 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +7 hours
- Shanghai vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | Northeast (47°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | North-northwest (328°) |
| Halfway point | 60.07° N, 76.40° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from London?
9,197 kilometres or 5,714 miles (4,966 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?
About 12 h 0 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 London and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from London?
Shanghai lies to the northeast of London (initial bearing 47°).
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.