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How far is Shanghai from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7293 miles / 11737 kilometers / 6337 nautical miles.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7292.950 miles
  • 11736.866 kilometers
  • 6337.401 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
  • 7278.589 miles
  • 11713.753 kilometers
  • 6324.921 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 Columbus to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Shanghai generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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