Distance from Manhattan to Shanghai

The distance between Manhattan, United States and Shanghai, China is 11,876 kilometers (7,379 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Shanghai, China

Manhattan is located in the northeastern United States, while Shanghai is situated on the eastern coast of China, both being major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 11,876 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Manhattan at 38 meters above sea level and Shanghai at 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Shanghai crosses the North American continent and the Pacific Ocean, reaching the bustling metropolis of Shanghai.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant temperatures in Shanghai, avoiding the hot summer and the cold winter.

Climate

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, warmer and more humid than Manhattan, with hot summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, similar to Manhattan, enhancing accessibility for visitors.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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 Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 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

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Surat, India Laval, Canada 11,876 km
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Jaipur, India The Bronx, United States 11,877 km
Surat, India Montréal, Canada 11,878 km
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Sucre, Bolivia Minsk, Belarus 11,879 km
Auckland, New Zealand Nagpur, India 11,879 km
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Gold Coast, Australia Surrey, Canada 11,879 km
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Tokyo, Japan Mérida, Mexico 11,872 km
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Taipei, Taiwan Kaduna, Nigeria 11,871 km
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