How far is Osaka from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport) is 855 miles / 1375 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Osaka (ITM) is 2175 miles / 3501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 56 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Itami Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Osaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Osaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 854.592 miles
- 1375.332 kilometers
- 742.620 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- 853.128 miles
- 1372.977 kilometers
- 741.348 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 Osaka?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Itami Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Osaka?
The time difference between Shanghai and Osaka is 1 hour. Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Itami Airport (ITM)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Osaka generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Osaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Itami Airport (ITM).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Itami Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Osaka |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | ITM |
| ICAO Code: | RJOO |
| Coordinates: | 34°47′7″N, 135°26′16″E |