Distance from Shanghai to Tokyo
How Far Is Shanghai from Tokyo?
Shanghai is 1,760 km (1,094 miles) from Tokyo by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads E on a East China Sea short-haul route.
Shanghai to Tokyo is a short East Asia route across the East China Sea. The cities are close enough for a relatively brief international flight, but the route still crosses a major maritime corridor.
Shanghai to Tokyo Flight Time
| Distance | 1,760 km 1,094 miles 950 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~2h 50min (Shanghai → Tokyo) ~3h (Tokyo → Shanghai) |
Shanghai to Tokyo Time Difference
| Time Difference | Tokyo is usually 1 hour ahead of Shanghai year-round, and neither city observes daylight saving time. |
| Time Zones | Asia/Shanghai (Shanghai) Asia/Tokyo (Tokyo) |
| DST Note | Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai year-round, and neither city observes daylight saving time. |
Shanghai vs Tokyo: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 1,760 km?
- 1,760 km is about 531 km longer than Hong Kong to Shanghai (1,229 km).
- It is about 827 km shorter than Hong Kong to Singapore (2,587 km).
- It is about 1,122 km shorter than Tokyo to Hong Kong (2,882 km).
Flights from Shanghai to Tokyo
This is a short East Asia route across the East China Sea into Japan. The flight is brief for an international city pair, and both directions usually stay in the two-and-a-half-hour to three-hour range.
Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.
Great-Circle Route and Midpoint
Shanghai to Tokyo heads east across the East China Sea toward Japan.
- Initial Bearing
- 69° (E)
- Midpoint
- East China Sea, just west of Japan
- Crosses
- East China Sea
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Shanghai and Tokyo Airports
Shanghai
- PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
- SHAShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Tokyo
- HNDHaneda Airport
- NRTNarita International Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 1h 57min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 2h 4min |
| 500 km/h reference speed | 500 km/h 3h 31min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Approximate great-circle distance, a shorter East Asia benchmark.
Approximate great-circle distance, a longer Southeast Asia benchmark.
Approximate great-circle distance, another comparable East Asia route.
Shanghai to Tokyo FAQ
How far apart are Shanghai and Tokyo?
Shanghai and Tokyo are 1,760 km (1,094 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between Shanghai and Tokyo?
A typical flight is about 170 minutes from Shanghai to Tokyo and about 180 minutes on the return.
Does the route cross the East China Sea?
Yes. The great-circle path heads east across the East China Sea toward Japan.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Tokyo is usually 1 hour ahead of Shanghai year-round, and neither city observes daylight saving time.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
Shanghai is typically served by PVG and SHA, while Tokyo is typically served by HND and NRT.
Is this one of the shorter East Asia international routes?
Yes. At 1,760 km (1,094 miles), it is a relatively short international route compared with the region's long-haul city pairs.