Distance from Austin to Shanghai

The distance between Austin, United States and Shanghai, China is 12,044 kilometers (7,484 miles).

Austin, Texas, United States

Shanghai, China

Austin is located in the southern United States while Shanghai is a major city on the eastern coast of China, separated by vast oceans and continents. The straight-line distance between them is 12,044 kilometers, heading northwest.

Austin is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Austin to Shanghai crosses North America and the Pacific Ocean, reaching the bustling metropolis of Shanghai.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate temperatures in Shanghai, avoiding the hot summer and cold winter.

Climate

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, differing from Austin's hot summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, differing from Austin's car-centric layout.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)
Shanghai, China

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E

Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
  • Suzhou Guangfu Airport (SZV)
  • Wuxi Airport (WUX)
  • Rugao Air Base (RUG)

Other distances from Austin

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 km

Other distances from Shanghai

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

Cities within similar distances

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Chengdu, China Kansas City, United States 12,044 km
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Seattle, United States Ahmedabad, India 12,041 km
Boston, United States Indore, India 12,041 km
Budapest, Hungary Córdoba, Argentina 12,041 km
Auckland, New Zealand São Paulo, Brazil 12,040 km
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Baghdad, Iraq San Antonio, United States 12,039 km
Cairo, Egypt Saltillo, Mexico 12,039 km
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Sydney, Australia Sacramento, United States 12,049 km
Wellington, New Zealand Colorado Springs, United States 12,039 km

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