Distance from Columbus to Shanghai

The distance between Columbus, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,731 kilometers (7,289 miles).

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Shanghai, China

Columbus is located in the central 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 11,731 kilometers, heading north.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Columbus 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 pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists in Shanghai, avoiding the summer heat and winter cold.

Climate

Shanghai experiences a humid subtropical climate, warmer and more humid than the continental climate of Columbus.

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, providing greater accessibility compared to Columbus.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)
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 Columbus

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 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

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