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How far is Shanghai from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7634 miles / 12285 kilometers / 6633 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7633.631 miles
  • 12285.139 kilometers
  • 6633.444 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
  • 7619.748 miles
  • 12262.795 kilometers
  • 6621.380 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 Charlotte to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Shanghai generates about 945 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 945 kilograms equals 2 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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