How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Tokyo (NRT) is 2539 miles / 4086 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 57 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Narita International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Tokyo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Tokyo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1117.648 miles
- 1798.680 kilometers
- 971.210 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1115.689 miles
- 1795.527 kilometers
- 969.507 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Narita International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1 hour. Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Narita International Airport (NRT)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Tokyo generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Tokyo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Narita International Airport (NRT).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Tokyo (NRT)
| Air China |
| All Nippon Airways |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Japan Airlines |