Distance from San Diego to Shanghai
The distance between San Diego, United States and Shanghai, China is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles).
San Diego, California, United States
Shanghai, China The distance between San Diego, United States and Shanghai, China is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles).
San Diego, California, United States
Shanghai, China San Diego is located on the west coast of the United States, while Shanghai is a major city on the eastern coast of China, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,631 kilometers, heading northwest.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Diego at 20 meters above sea level and Shanghai at 12 meters.
The trip from San Diego to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting North America with East Asia, highlighting the vast oceanic expanse.
Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions in Shanghai, avoiding peak summer heat.
Shanghai experiences humid subtropical climate, warmer and wetter than San Diego's semi-arid climate, with distinct seasons.
Shanghai offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, providing good accessibility compared to San Diego.
| 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: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W
Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E
Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From San Diego to New York City | 3,916 km |
| From San Diego to Los Angeles | 179 km |
| From San Diego to Chicago | 2,790 km |
| From San Diego to Houston | 2,099 km |
| From San Diego to Phoenix | 482 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 San Diego and Shanghai.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, United States | Beijing, China | 10,631 km |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico | 10,631 km |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | Salta, Argentina | 10,632 km |
| Tokyo, Japan | New South Memphis, United States | 10,630 km |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Porto Alegre, Brazil | 10,632 km |
| Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Piura, Peru | 10,633 km |
| Moscow, Russia | Montería, Colombia | 10,629 km |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico | 10,633 km |
| Nairobi, Kenya | Rosario, Argentina | 10,633 km |
| Kumasi, Ghana | Saltillo, Mexico | 10,633 km |
| Kano, Nigeria | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 10,634 km |
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras | Moscow, Russia | 10,628 km |
| Mexicali, Mexico | Bucharest, Romania | 10,628 km |
| Warsaw, Poland | Guarulhos, Brazil | 10,628 km |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico | 10,635 km |
| Taipei, Taiwan | Fresno, United States | 10,635 km |
| Belgrade, Serbia | Venustiano Carranza, Mexico | 10,635 km |
| Vancouver, Canada | Maceió, Brazil | 10,627 km |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | Onitsha, Nigeria | 10,627 km |