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Distance from Sapporo to Shanghai

Straight line

2,193 km
1,363 mi · 1,184 NM

By road

4,109 km
2,553 mi

Travel time

102 h 32 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Shanghai?

Sapporo (Japan) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 2,193 km in a straight line, that is 1,363 miles or 1,184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sapporo to Shanghai is 4,109 km (2,553 miles), about 102 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 87% longer than the straight line.

From Sapporo, Shanghai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 37.5603°, 130.6146°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sapporo from Shanghai?

By road it is 4,109 km (2,553 miles) from Sapporo to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 2,193 km (1,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Sapporo to Shanghai?

About 102 h 32 min on the fastest route (4,109 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sapporo?

Shanghai is to the south-west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.