Distance from San Jose to Shanghai
The distance between San Jose, United States and Shanghai, China is 9,968 kilometers (6,194 miles).
San Jose, California, United States
Shanghai, China The distance between San Jose, United States and Shanghai, China is 9,968 kilometers (6,194 miles).
San Jose, California, United States
Shanghai, China San Jose is located in California, United States, while Shanghai is situated in China, with the Pacific Ocean lying between them, making air travel the most practical mode of transportation. The straight-line distance between them is 9,968 kilometers, heading northwest.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Jose at 23 meters above sea level and Shanghai at 12 meters.
The trip from San Jose to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting the tech hub of Silicon Valley with China's largest city.
Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant temperatures in Shanghai, avoiding the summer heat.
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, warmer and more humid than the Mediterranean climate of San Jose.
Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, providing more accessibility options compared to San Jose.
| 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: 37.3394° N 121.895° W
Elevation: 23 m (75 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 Jose to New York City | 4,112 km |
| From San Jose to Los Angeles | 492 km |
| From San Jose to Chicago | 2,964 km |
| From San Jose to Houston | 2,593 km |
| From San Jose to Phoenix | 990 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 |
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| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Kumasi, Ghana | Tulsa, United States | 9,968 km |
| Surat, India | Melbourne, Australia | 9,969 km |
| San Salvador, El Salvador | Helsinki, Finland | 9,969 km |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | Vienna, Austria | 9,969 km |
| Kyiv, Ukraine | El Paso, United States | 9,967 km |
| Sheffield, United Kingdom | Cochabamba, Bolivia | 9,969 km |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Budapest, Hungary | 9,969 km |
| San Diego, United States | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 9,969 km |
| Budapest, Hungary | Ibagué, Colombia | 9,969 km |
| Austin, United States | Bucharest, Romania | 9,969 km |
| Tehran, Iran | Hamilton, Canada | 9,970 km |
| Kyiv, Ukraine | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 9,970 km |
| Callao, Peru | Cardiff, United Kingdom | 9,965 km |
| Adelaide, Australia | Lahore, Pakistan | 9,965 km |
| Istanbul, Turkey | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 9,971 km |
| Kingston, Jamaica | Istanbul, Turkey | 9,972 km |
| Rome, Italy | Tucson, United States | 9,972 km |