Distance from San Francisco to Shanghai
9,879 km (6,139 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
9,879 km
Kilometers
6,139 miles
Miles
~12h 7m
Est. Flight
16h
Time Difference
San Francisco
USAShanghai
ChinaSan Francisco and Shanghai sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 12h 7m by commercial jet.
San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.
In terms of city area, Shanghai is 52.4x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare San Francisco and Shanghai side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is San Francisco from Shanghai?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Shanghai is 9,879 km (6,139 miles).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?
A direct flight would take approximately 12h 7m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is San Francisco bigger than Shanghai?
Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 121 km².