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How far is Shanghai from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6981 miles / 11235 kilometers / 6067 nautical miles.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 6981.312 miles
  • 11235.333 kilometers
  • 6066.594 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
  • 6966.992 miles
  • 11212.287 kilometers
  • 6054.151 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Shanghai generates about 852 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 852 kilograms equals 1 879 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 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