How far is Shanghai from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7453 miles / 11994 kilometers / 6476 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7452.692 miles
- 11993.945 kilometers
- 6476.212 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- 7438.394 miles
- 11970.935 kilometers
- 6463.788 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 Washington D.C. to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Shanghai generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |