The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to New York, United States is 11,858 km (7,368 miles).New York is NNE of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
11,858
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,368
straight line
Flight Time
15 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNE
12° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 15 hr 18 min | 11,858 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | New York, United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 11,858 km (7,368 miles) |
| Bearing | 12° (NNE) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to New York is 11,858 km (7,368 miles). New York is NNE of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to New York takes approximately 15 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
New York is NNE (12 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from New York to Shanghai is the same: 11,858 km (7,368 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.