San Francisco to Shanghai Distance
9,881 km · 6,140 miles · 12 h 51 min flight
The distance from San Francisco to Shanghai is 9,881 km (6,140 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 51 min. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
San Francisco
California
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 9,881
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 6,140
- 5,335 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 51 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +15 hours
- Shanghai vs San Francisco
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from San Francisco | Northwest (310°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northeast (45°) |
| Halfway point | 52.36° N, 175.91° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from San Francisco?
9,881 kilometres or 6,140 miles (5,335 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?
About 12 h 51 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 San Francisco and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from San Francisco?
Shanghai lies to the northwest of San Francisco (initial bearing 310°).
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.