How far is Osaka from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Osaka (KIX) is 2204 miles / 3547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 29 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kansai International 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)- 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 Shanghai to Osaka?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 2 hours and 5 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Osaka 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 Shanghai to Osaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).
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 | Kansai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Osaka |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIX |
| ICAO Code: | RJBB |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E |