Current Date And Time In Shanghai, China
Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:27:04 CST
Capital: Huangpu District
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Area: 6,341.00 km²
State Code: SH
Find states and regions closest to Shanghai in China with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across China and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in China
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Shanghai from our regional database:
| Capital City | Huangpu District |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 6,341 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 31.2304° N |
| Center Longitude | 121.4737° E |
| Average Elevation | 16 m (53 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Zhejiang | 103 mi | 166 km | 89 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Jiangsu | 169 mi | 273 km | 147 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Anhui | 250 mi | 403 km | 217 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Jeju-do | 332 mi | 535 km | 289 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Jiangxi | 377 mi | 607 km | 327 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Fujian | 378 mi | 609 km | 328 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Jeollanam-do | 381 mi | 612 km | 330 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Gyeongsangnam-do | 400 mi | 644 km | 348 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Gwangju | 412 mi | 664 km | 358 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Hubei | 425 mi | 685 km | 369 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Shanghai by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shanghai supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mongolia | 760 mi | 1,224 km | 660 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Bhutan | 992 mi | 1,596 km | 861 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Myanmar | 1,084 mi | 1,744 km | 941 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 1,099 mi | 1,768 km | 954 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Laos | 1,111 mi | 1,787 km | 964 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shanghai. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Shanghai (You) | China | — | 6,341 | — |
| Zhejiang | China | — | 101,800 | — |
| Jiangsu | China | 84,748,016 | 98,285 | 286.35 |
| Anhui | China | — | 139,000 | — |
| Jeju-do | South Korea | 678,000 | 1,848 | 366.70 |
| Jiangxi | China | 45,188,635 | 166,900 | 133.70 |
| Fujian | China | — | 121,400 | — |
| Jeollanam-do | South Korea | — | 12,309 | — |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | South Korea | 1,790,000 | 10,538 | 146.40 |
| Gwangju | South Korea | 1,442,000 | 501 | 2,876.70 |
| Hubei | China | 58,300,000 | 185,900 | 144.83 |
How does Shanghai rank within China? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Shanghai appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Xinjiang | 1,664,897 |
| Tibet | 1,228,400 |
| Inner Mongolia | 1,181,104 |
| Qinghai | 696,700 |
| Sichuan | 485,000 |
| Heilongjiang | 454,800 |
| Gansu | 454,000 |
| Yunnan | 394,100 |
| Guangxi | 235,001 |
| Hunan | 211,836 |
Shanghai is a state or region within China in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shanghai is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Shanghai by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near China page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Shanghai using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Shanghai.
Knowing the distance from Shanghai to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across China. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Shanghai map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Shanghai to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Shanghai table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Shanghai below the states table, or compare all China states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and China state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.