How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Tokyo (NRT) is 2522 miles / 4058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 31 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Narita International 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)- 1142.163 miles
- 1838.133 kilometers
- 992.512 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- 1140.131 miles
- 1834.862 kilometers
- 990.746 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Narita International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1 hour. Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Narita International Airport (NRT)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Tokyo generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Narita International Airport (NRT).
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 | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |