New York City to Shanghai Distance
11,859 km · 7,369 miles · 15 h 19 min flight
The distance from New York City to Shanghai is 11,859 km (7,369 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 19 min. Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York City.
New York City
New York
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 11,859
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,369
- 6,404 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 19 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +12 hours
- Shanghai vs New York City
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from New York City | North-northwest (346°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | North-northeast (12°) |
| Halfway point | 78.53° N, 179.80° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from New York City?
11,859 kilometres or 7,369 miles (6,404 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from New York City to Shanghai?
About 15 h 19 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 New York City and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York City right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from New York City?
Shanghai lies to the north-northwest of New York City (initial bearing 346°).
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.