How far is Shanghai from Osaka?
The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Osaka (KIX) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2204 miles / 3547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 37 minutes.
Kansai International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Osaka to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Osaka to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 838.570 miles
- 1349.547 kilometers
- 728.697 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 837.090 miles
- 1347.166 kilometers
- 727.411 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Osaka to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Osaka and Shanghai?
The time difference between Osaka and Shanghai is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Osaka to Shanghai generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Osaka to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Osaka |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIX |
| ICAO Code: | RJBB |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |