Distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai
10,434 km (6,484 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
10,434 km
Kilometers
6,484 miles
Miles
~12h 47m
Est. Flight
16h
Time Difference
Los Angeles
USAShanghai
ChinaLos Angeles and Shanghai are separated by over 10000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.
In terms of city area, Shanghai is 4.9x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Los Angeles from Shanghai?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai is 10,434 km (6,484 miles).
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
A direct flight would take approximately 12h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Los Angeles bigger than Shanghai?
Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 1,302 km².