Shanghai to New York City Distance
11,859 km · 7,369 miles · 15 h 19 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to New York City is 11,859 km (7,369 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 19 min. New York City is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
New York City
New York
- 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
- New York City vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | North-northeast (12°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | North-northwest (346°) |
| Halfway point | 78.53° N, 179.80° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to New York City?
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 Shanghai and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is New York City from Shanghai?
New York City lies to the north-northeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 12°).
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.