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How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Tokyo (Haneda Airport) is 1106 miles / 1780 kilometers / 961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (HND) is 2484 miles / 3997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 41 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Haneda 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)
  • 1105.968 miles
  • 1779.883 kilometers
  • 961.060 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
  • 1103.995 miles
  • 1776.708 kilometers
  • 959.346 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Haneda Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Haneda Airport (HND)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Tokyo generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Haneda Airport (HND).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Haneda Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HND
ICAO Code: RJTT
Coordinates: 35°33′8″N, 139°46′47″E