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Distance from Shanghai to Sapporo

Straight line

2,193 km
1,363 mi · 1,184 NM

By road

4,059 km
2,522 mi

Travel time

102 h 12 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Sapporo?

Shanghai (China) and Sapporo (Japan) 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, Shanghai to Sapporo is 4,059 km (2,522 miles), about 102 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 85% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Sapporo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from China into Japan. 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 Shanghai from Sapporo?

By road it is 4,059 km (2,522 miles) from Shanghai to Sapporo; in a straight line it is 2,193 km (1,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Sapporo?

About 102 h 12 min on the fastest route (4,059 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sapporo from Shanghai?

Sapporo is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sapporo?

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.