Shanghai to Los Angeles Distance
10,436 km · 6,485 miles · 13 h 33 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 10,436 km (6,485 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 13 h 33 min. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Los Angeles
California
- 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
- Los Angeles vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | Northeast (46°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | Northwest (312°) |
| Halfway point | 52.14° N, 179.97° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Los Angeles?
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 Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Shanghai?
Los Angeles lies to the northeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 46°).
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.