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How far is Shanghai from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7453 miles / 11995 kilometers / 6477 nautical miles.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Baltimore to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7453.150 miles
  • 11994.682 kilometers
  • 6476.610 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
  • 7438.816 miles
  • 11971.613 kilometers
  • 6464.154 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 Baltimore to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Shanghai generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 027 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baltimore to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E