The straight-line distance from Washington D.C., United States to Shanghai, China is 11,984 km (7,447 miles).Shanghai is NNW of Washington D.C..
Distance (km)
11,984
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,447
straight line
Flight Time
15 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
343° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 15 hr 30 min | 11,984 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Washington D.C., United States |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 11,984 km (7,447 miles) |
| Bearing | 343° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Washington D.C.) | 38.9072°, -77.0369° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Washington D.C. to Shanghai is 11,984 km (7,447 miles). Shanghai is NNW of Washington D.C..
A direct flight from Washington D.C. to Shanghai takes approximately 15 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is NNW (343 degrees) from Washington D.C..
The distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is the same: 11,984 km (7,447 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.