Distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai
The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Shanghai, China is 10,457 kilometers (6,497 miles).
Los Angeles, California, United States
Shanghai, China The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Shanghai, China is 10,457 kilometers (6,497 miles).
Los Angeles, California, United States
Shanghai, China Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States, while Shanghai is situated on the eastern coast of China, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,457 kilometers, heading northwest.
Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.
The trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting two major global cities with distinct cultural landmarks.
Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant conditions in Shanghai, avoiding the hot summers and cold winters.
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, with hotter summers and colder winters compared to Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate.
Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, which may differ from Los Angeles' car-centric layout.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 16-18 hours |
| Jet fighter | 10-12 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 300 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W
Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E
Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Los Angeles to New York City | 3,944 km |
| From Los Angeles to Chicago | 2,807 km |
| From Los Angeles to Houston | 2,211 km |
| From Los Angeles to Phoenix | 575 km |
| From Los Angeles to Philadelphia | 3,852 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Los Angeles and Shanghai.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei, Taiwan | Palma, Spain | 10,457 km |
| Rome, Italy | Zapopan, Mexico | 10,457 km |
| Abuja, Nigeria | Omaha, United States | 10,457 km |
| Hanoi, Vietnam | Kaduna, Nigeria | 10,458 km |
| Rome, Italy | Mazatlán, Mexico | 10,456 km |
| Córdoba, Argentina | Palma, Spain | 10,455 km |
| Rome, Italy | Tonalá, Mexico | 10,455 km |
| Bogotá, Colombia | Bucharest, Romania | 10,459 km |
| Chengdu, China | Benin City, Nigeria | 10,460 km |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | Belgrade, Serbia | 10,460 km |
| Miami, United States | Cairo, Egypt | 10,454 km |
| Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Kampala, Uganda | 10,460 km |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Mixco, Guatemala | 10,461 km |
| Cairo, Egypt | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | 10,453 km |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | Belgrade, Serbia | 10,453 km |
| Auckland, New Zealand | San Diego, United States | 10,453 km |
| Moscow, Russia | Cartagena, Colombia | 10,452 km |
| Belmopan, Belize | Kyiv, Ukraine | 10,462 km |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Veracruz, Mexico | 10,462 km |