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How far is Shanghai from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6973 miles / 11222 kilometers / 6060 nautical miles.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6973.185 miles
  • 11222.254 kilometers
  • 6059.532 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
  • 6958.886 miles
  • 11199.242 kilometers
  • 6047.107 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 Cedar Rapids to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 13 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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