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How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Tokyo (Haneda Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Tokyo (HND) is 2501 miles / 4025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 7 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Haneda Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Tokyo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Tokyo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1081.355 miles
  • 1740.272 kilometers
  • 939.672 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
  • 1079.455 miles
  • 1737.215 kilometers
  • 938.021 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 Shanghai to Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Haneda Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Haneda Airport (HND)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Tokyo generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Tokyo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Haneda Airport (HND).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Haneda Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HND
ICAO Code: RJTT
Coordinates: 35°33′8″N, 139°46′47″E