Los Angeles to Shanghai Distance
10,436 km · 6,485 miles · 13 h 33 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai is 10,436 km (6,485 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 13 h 33 min. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
California
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 10,436
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 6,485
- 5,635 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 13 h 33 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +15 hours
- Shanghai vs Los Angeles
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | Northwest (312°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northeast (46°) |
| Halfway point | 52.14° N, 179.97° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Los Angeles?
10,436 kilometres or 6,485 miles (5,635 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
About 13 h 33 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 Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Los Angeles?
Shanghai lies to the northwest of Los Angeles (initial bearing 312°).
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.