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How far is Shanghai from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7450 miles / 11990 kilometers / 6474 nautical miles.

Nashville International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Nashville to Shanghai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nashville to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7449.973 miles
  • 11989.570 kilometers
  • 6473.850 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7436.002 miles
  • 11967.085 kilometers
  • 6461.709 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nashville to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Nashville to Shanghai generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nashville to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E