How far is Shanghai from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7456 miles / 12000 kilometers / 6479 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 7456.452 miles
- 11999.997 kilometers
- 6479.480 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- 7442.143 miles
- 11976.968 kilometers
- 6467.045 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Shanghai generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 028 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |