Shanghai to Tokyo Distance
1,760 km · 1,094 miles · 2 h 42 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Tokyo is 1,760 km (1,094 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 42 min. Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
1,760 km
Tokyo
Japan
- Kilometres
- 1,760
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,094
- 950 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 42 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +1 hour
- Tokyo vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | East-northeast (69°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Tokyo | West (259°) |
| Halfway point | 33.79° N, 130.34° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?
1,760 kilometres or 1,094 miles (950 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?
About 2 h 42 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Tokyo from Shanghai?
Tokyo lies to the east-northeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 69°).
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.