Distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
11,984 km (7,447 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
11,984 km
Kilometers
7,447 miles
Miles
~14h 36m
Est. Flight
13h
Time Difference
Shanghai
ChinaWashington D.C.
USAShanghai and Washington D.C. are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Shanghai is known for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Shanghai is 35.8x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Shanghai and Washington D.C. side by side
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How far is Shanghai from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C. is 11,984 km (7,447 miles).
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 14h 36m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Shanghai bigger than Washington D.C.?
Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 177 km².