Shanghai to Washington Distance
11,987 km · 7,448 miles · 15 h 29 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Washington is 11,987 km (7,448 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 29 min. Washington is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 11,987
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,448
- 6,472 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −12 hours
- Washington vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | North-northeast (15°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | North-northwest (343°) |
| Halfway point | 76.59° N, 173.91° W |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Shanghai?
11,987 kilometres or 7,448 miles (6,472 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Washington?
About 15 h 29 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 Washington?
Washington is 12 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Washington from Shanghai?
Washington lies to the north-northeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 15°).
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.