Distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles
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
Shanghai
ChinaLos Angeles
USAShanghai and Los Angeles are separated by over 10000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Shanghai is known for The Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign and Santa Monica Pier.
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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How far is Shanghai from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 10,434 km (6,484 miles).
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take approximately 12h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Shanghai bigger than Los Angeles?
Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 1,302 km².