The straight-line distance from Tokyo, Japan to Shanghai, China is 1,754 km (1,090 miles).Shanghai is W of Tokyo.
Distance (km)
1,754
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,090
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
259° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 42 min | 1,754 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 28 hr 30 min | ~2,280 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 | Tokyo, Japan |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,754 km (1,090 miles) |
| Bearing | 259° (W) |
| Coordinates (Tokyo) | 35.6762°, 139.6503° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tokyo to Shanghai is 1,754 km (1,090 miles). Shanghai is W of Tokyo.
A direct flight from Tokyo to Shanghai takes approximately 2 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Tokyo to Shanghai takes approximately 28 hr 30 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 W (259 degrees) from Tokyo.
The distance from Shanghai to Tokyo is the same: 1,754 km (1,090 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.