How far is Shanghai from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7807 miles / 12564 kilometers / 6784 nautical miles.
Charleston International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7807.016 miles
- 12564.174 kilometers
- 6784.111 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- 7793.447 miles
- 12542.337 kilometers
- 6772.320 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 Charleston to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Charleston to Shanghai generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Charleston to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |