How far is Shanghai from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 43 minutes.
Narita International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1142.163 miles
- 1838.133 kilometers
- 992.512 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- 1140.131 miles
- 1834.862 kilometers
- 990.746 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 39 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Tokyo to Shanghai generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |