Distance from Indianapolis to Shanghai

The distance between Indianapolis, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,646 kilometers (7,236 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Shanghai, China

Indianapolis is located in the Midwestern 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 11,646 kilometers, heading northwest.

Indianapolis is situated at an altitude of 248 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

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

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions in Shanghai.

Climate

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, warmer and more humid than the continental climate of Indianapolis.

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, more advanced than Indianapolis.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Coordinates: 39.7684° N 86.158° W

Elevation: 248 m (814 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE)
  • Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ)
  • Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID)
  • Columbus Bakalar Municipal Airport (CLU)
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 Indianapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Indianapolis to New York City 1,039 km
From Indianapolis to Los Angeles 2,912 km
From Indianapolis to Chicago 263 km
From Indianapolis to Houston 1,392 km
From Indianapolis to Phoenix 2,413 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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