Distance from New York City to Shanghai
The distance between New York City, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,883 kilometers (7,384 miles).
New York City, New York, United States
Shanghai, China The distance between New York City, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,883 kilometers (7,384 miles).
New York City, New York, United States
Shanghai, China New York City is located on the east coast of the United States, while Shanghai is situated on the eastern coast of China, separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 11,883 kilometers, heading north.
New York City is situated at an altitude of 57 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.
Travel from New York City to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, with landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Bund.
Best times to travel are spring and autumn due to mild weather in Shanghai, or winter for fewer tourists.
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, warmer and wetter than New York City, with hot summers and mild winters.
Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, more advanced than New York City, aiding mobility.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 18-20 hours |
| Jet fighter | 12-14 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 300 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W
Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E
Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From New York City to Los Angeles | 3,944 km |
| From New York City to Chicago | 1,149 km |
| From New York City to Houston | 2,283 km |
| From New York City to Phoenix | 3,451 km |
| From New York City to Philadelphia | 130 km |
| Distances between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Shanghai to Beijing | 1,067 km |
| From Shanghai to Shenzhen | 1,209 km |
| From Shanghai to Chengdu | 1,661 km |
| From Shanghai to Tianjin | 961 km |
| From Shanghai to Wuhan | 691 km |
The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between New York City and Shanghai.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua, Mexico | Onitsha, Nigeria | 11,881 km |
| Lahore, Pakistan | Omaha, United States | 11,881 km |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | Jakarta, Indonesia | 11,885 km |
| Sydney, Australia | Córdoba, Argentina | 11,886 km |
| Chengdu, China | Chicago, United States | 11,886 km |
| Edmonton, Canada | Bangkok, Thailand | 11,880 km |
| Gold Coast, Australia | Surrey, Canada | 11,879 km |
| Tehran, Iran | Havana, Cuba | 11,887 km |
| Auckland, New Zealand | Nagpur, India | 11,879 km |
| Jaipur, India | Manhattan, United States | 11,887 km |
| Sucre, Bolivia | Minsk, Belarus | 11,879 km |
| Cairo, Egypt | Las Vegas, United States | 11,878 km |
| Taipei, Taiwan | Milwaukee, United States | 11,888 km |
| Brussels, Belgium | Puente Alto, Chile | 11,878 km |
| Surat, India | Montréal, Canada | 11,878 km |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | Berlin, Germany | 11,888 km |