Shanghai to San Francisco Distance
9,881 km · 6,140 miles · 12 h 51 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to San Francisco is 9,881 km (6,140 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 51 min. San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
San Francisco
California
- 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
- San Francisco vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | Northeast (45°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | Northwest (310°) |
| Halfway point | 52.36° N, 175.91° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to San Francisco?
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 Shanghai and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Shanghai?
San Francisco lies to the northeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 45°).
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.