Distance from Shanghai to Tokyo
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is 1,754 kilometres (1,090 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the initial heading is roughly east (69°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 2h 42m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Travelling the other way, from Tokyo to Shanghai, covers the same 1,754 km; the return flight leaves on an initial heading of roughly west (259°). Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Shanghai (UTC+8).
Shanghai
China
China's largest city and global financial center, famous for its futuristic Pudong skyline and historic Bund waterfront along the Huangpu River.
Top sights: The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, French Concession
Tokyo
Japan
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan area, Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. A global hub for finance, technology, fashion and cuisine.
Top sights: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?
- 1,754 km (1,090 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?
- About 2h 42m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tokyo from Shanghai?
- Tokyo lies roughly to the east of Shanghai (initial bearing 69°).
- How far is Shanghai from Tokyo?
- The same 1,754 km (1,090 miles) — great-circle distance does not depend on direction.
- What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
- Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Shanghai (UTC+8).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
More distances from Shanghai
See the country profiles for China and Japan, or open the Asia distance calculator.