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How far is Shanghai from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7718 miles / 12421 kilometers / 6707 nautical miles.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7718.258 miles
  • 12421.332 kilometers
  • 6706.983 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
  • 7704.533 miles
  • 12399.244 kilometers
  • 6695.056 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 Columbia to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 15 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Shanghai generates about 957 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 957 kilograms equals 2 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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