Distance from Kansas City to Shanghai

The distance between Kansas City, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,377 kilometers (7,069 miles).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Shanghai, China

Kansas City is located in the central United States, while Shanghai is a major city on the eastern coast of China, separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 11,377 kilometers, heading northwest.

Kansas City is situated at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Kansas City to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting the American Midwest with China's eastern metropolis.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourism crowds and pleasant conditions in Shanghai, avoiding the summer heat and winter cold.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, providing more accessibility options compared to Kansas City.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)
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 Kansas City

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 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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