Distance from Philadelphia to Shanghai
The distance between Philadelphia, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,941 kilometers (7,420 miles).
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Shanghai, China The distance between Philadelphia, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,941 kilometers (7,420 miles).
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Shanghai, China Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States, while Shanghai is situated on the eastern coast of China, separated by vast oceans and continents. The straight-line distance between them is 11,941 kilometers, heading north.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and Shanghai at 12 meters.
The trip from Philadelphia to Shanghai crosses the North American continent and the vast Pacific Ocean, reaching the bustling city of Shanghai.
Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant temperatures and to avoid the peak summer tourist season in Shanghai.
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, warmer and more humid than Philadelphia, with hot summers and mild winters.
Shanghai offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, more advanced than Philadelphia, enhancing accessibility for visitors.
| 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: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W
Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E
Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Philadelphia to New York City | 130 km |
| From Philadelphia to Los Angeles | 3,852 km |
| From Philadelphia to Chicago | 1,072 km |
| From Philadelphia to Houston | 2,158 km |
| From Philadelphia to Phoenix | 3,351 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 |
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| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto, Canada | Lucknow, India | 11,940 km |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | Zaragoza, Spain | 11,940 km |
| Berlin, Germany | Córdoba, Argentina | 11,943 km |
| Edmonton, Canada | Navi Mumbai, India | 11,938 km |
| Minsk, Belarus | Asunción, Paraguay | 11,938 km |
| Nairobi, Kenya | Canberra, Australia | 11,938 km |
| Tijuana, Mexico | Kumasi, Ghana | 11,938 km |
| Kumasi, Ghana | San Diego, United States | 11,944 km |
| Kano, Nigeria | Mazatlán, Mexico | 11,944 km |
| Tehran, Iran | Adelaide, Australia | 11,945 km |
| Kano, Nigeria | Tucson, United States | 11,937 km |
| Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Seattle, United States | 11,937 km |
| Newcastle, Australia | Sacramento, United States | 11,946 km |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Ensenada, Mexico | 11,946 km |
| Edmonton, Canada | Mumbai, India | 11,935 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | Auckland, New Zealand | 11,935 km |
| Córdoba, Argentina | Newcastle, Australia | 11,947 km |