Shanghai and Tokyo are about 1,756 km (1,091 miles) apart as the crow flies. The best way to travel between them is usually a flight (sometimes with a connection). Here are your options.
Distance
1,756 km
In miles
1,091 mi
Best way
flight (sometimes with a connection)
Ways to get from Shanghai to Tokyo
FlightRecommended
~4h door-to-airport-to-door
Fastest for longer hops; book direct where possible.
Times are estimates from straight-line distance to help you plan, always check live schedules and whether a land route exists before booking.
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Shanghai to Tokyo: questions
How far is Tokyo from Shanghai?+
Shanghai and Tokyo are about 1,756 km (1,091 miles) apart in a straight line. The actual travel distance by road or air will be a little longer.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?+
Allow about 4h door-to-airport-to-door in total. Actual flight time depends on the route and any connections; direct flights are quickest.
Can you travel overland from Shanghai to Tokyo?+
At roughly 1,756 km apart, flying is the practical choice; overland travel would take a long time and may cross water.