Distance from Shanghai to Major Cities?
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Shanghai
China · Asia
The Pearl of the OrientParis of the EastThe Head of the Dragon
Population 24,874,500
Coordinates 31.2222°N,
121.4581°E
Timezone Asia/Shanghai
UTC+8
UTC+8
Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
Country China
Continent Asia
Main Airports PVG · SHA
Distance from Shanghai to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Shanghai →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 9,197 km | 5,714 mi | NW | Shanghai to London |
 Paris | 9,263 km | 5,756 mi | NW | Shanghai to Paris |
 Dubai | 6,427 km | 3,994 mi | W | |
 Tokyo | 1,760 km | 1,094 mi | E | Shanghai to Tokyo |
 New York City | 11,859 km | 7,369 mi | N | Shanghai to New York City |
 Sydney | 7,881 km | 4,897 mi | SE | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Seoul | 868 km | 539 mi | NE | |
 Hong Kong | 1,229 km | 764 mi | SW | |
 Singapore | 3,809 km | 2,367 mi | SW | |
 Taipei | 686 km | 426 mi | S | |
 Bangkok | 2,889 km | 1,795 mi | SW | |
 Jakarta | 4,443 km | 2,761 mi | SW | |
All Distance Routes from Shanghai
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from Shanghai.
Closest Cities Near Shanghai by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 100 km
| Suzhou | 83 km | W |
| Kunshan | 51 km | W |
| Taicang | 43 km | NW |
| Changshu | 83 km | NW |
| Jiaxing | 85 km | SW |
Within 300 km
| Hangzhou | 161 km | SW |
| Wuxi | 118 km | W |
| Nantong | 105 km | NW |
| Ningbo | 150 km | S |
| Changzhou | 155 km | NW |
Within 800 km
| Hefei | 402 km | W |
| Huai'an | 349 km | NW |
| Wenzhou | 366 km | S |
| Qingdao | 548 km | N |
| Lianyungang | 430 km | NW |
| Suqian | 424 km | NW |
| Huainan | 449 km | W |
| Linyi | 516 km | NW |
| Lu’an | 472 km | W |
| Shangrao | 458 km | SW |
Within 60 miles
| Suzhou | 51 mi | W |
| Kunshan | 32 mi | W |
| Taicang | 27 mi | NW |
| Changshu | 51 mi | NW |
| Jiaxing | 53 mi | SW |
Within 200 miles
| Hangzhou | 100 mi | SW |
| Wuxi | 73 mi | W |
| Nantong | 66 mi | NW |
| Ningbo | 93 mi | S |
| Changzhou | 96 mi | NW |
Within 500 miles
| Hefei | 250 mi | W |
| Huai'an | 217 mi | NW |
| Wenzhou | 228 mi | S |
| Qingdao | 340 mi | N |
| Lianyungang | 267 mi | NW |
| Suqian | 263 mi | NW |
| Huainan | 279 mi | W |
| Linyi | 321 mi | NW |
| Lu’an | 293 mi | W |
| Shangrao | 285 mi | SW |
Average Flight Times from Shanghai
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~12h 10min | 9,197 km | NW |
| Paris | ~12h | 9,263 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~8h 8min | 6,427 km | W |
| Tokyo | ~2h 50min | 1,760 km | E |
| New York City | ~14h 15min | 11,859 km | N |
| Sydney | ~9h 45min | 7,881 km | SE |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Shanghai Location & Key Facts
Shanghai is China's largest city and its premier global metropolis, serving as the country's financial, commercial, and cultural hub. Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River Delta on China's eastern coast, Shanghai is one of the world's busiest container ports and a major center of international trade and finance. The city seamlessly blends its historic colonial-era Bund waterfront with a futuristic skyline that includes some of the world's tallest buildings.
- ✓World's busiest container port by cargo volume, handling over 47 million TEUs annually
- ✓Home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, one of the world's largest by market capitalization
- ✓The Pudong financial district features the Shanghai Tower, China's tallest building at 632 meters
- ✓Gateway city for China's Belt and Road Initiative and a key node in global supply chains
- ✓The historic Bund waterfront showcases colonial-era architecture facing the modern Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shanghai from the North Pole?
Shanghai is approximately 6,536 km (4,061 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Shanghai at 58.8° from the polar region.
How far is Shanghai from the South Pole?
The distance from Shanghai to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 13,479 km (8,375 miles).
How far is Shanghai from the equator?
Shanghai lies at 31.2222° north latitude, approximately 3,476 km (2,160 miles) from the equator.
How far is Shanghai from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Shanghai to Rome, Italy is approximately 9,116 km (5,664 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai to Seoul is approximately 1h 58min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Shanghai?
There are 50 cities within 200 km of Shanghai in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi.