Distance from Denver to Shanghai

The distance between Denver, United States and Shanghai, China is 10,807 kilometers (6,715 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Shanghai, China

Denver is located in the central United States, while Shanghai is situated on the eastern coast of China, highlighting the significant geographic separation between the two cities across the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,807 kilometers, heading northwest.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting the Rocky Mountains with the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, a major global financial hub.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for optimal conditions; spring offers blooming landscapes, while autumn provides cultural festivals in Shanghai.

Climate

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting Denver's semi-arid climate with cold winters and warm summers.

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, providing greater accessibility compared to Denver's more car-dependent layout.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
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 Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 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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