Shanghai to London Distance
9,197 km · 5,714 miles · 12 h 0 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to London is 9,197 km (5,714 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 0 min. London is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
London
United Kingdom
- 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
- London vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | North-northwest (328°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from London | Northeast (47°) |
| Halfway point | 60.07° N, 76.40° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to London?
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 Shanghai and London?
London is 7 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is London from Shanghai?
London lies to the north-northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 328°).
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.