The straight-line distance from Kyoto, Japan to Shanghai, China is 1,395 km (867 miles).Shanghai is WSW of Kyoto.
Distance (km)
1,395
straight line
Distance (miles)
867
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
256° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 12 min | 1,395 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 22 hr 42 min | ~1,814 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Kyoto, Japan |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,395 km (867 miles) |
| Bearing | 256° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Kyoto) | 35.0116°, 135.7681° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kyoto to Shanghai is 1,395 km (867 miles). Shanghai is WSW of Kyoto.
A direct flight from Kyoto to Shanghai takes approximately 2 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kyoto to Shanghai takes approximately 22 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Shanghai is WSW (256 degrees) from Kyoto.
The distance from Shanghai to Kyoto is the same: 1,395 km (867 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.