How far is Shanghai from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7585 miles / 12207 kilometers / 6591 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7585.334 miles
- 12207.411 kilometers
- 6591.475 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- 7572.147 miles
- 12186.189 kilometers
- 6580.016 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 Houston to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Shanghai?
The time difference between Houston and Shanghai is 14 hours. Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Houston to Shanghai generates about 938 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 938 kilograms equals 2 068 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |