How far is Shanghai from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2542 miles / 4091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 10 minutes.
Narita International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Tokyo to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tokyo to Shanghai. 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 Tokyo to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai?
The time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Tokyo to Shanghai 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 Tokyo to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (PVG)
| Air China |
| All Nippon Airways |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Japan Airlines |