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How far is Shanghai from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7234 miles / 11642 kilometers / 6286 nautical miles.

Indianapolis International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7234.091 miles
  • 11642.141 kilometers
  • 6286.253 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
  • 7219.804 miles
  • 11619.149 kilometers
  • 6273.838 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 Indianapolis to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 958 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Indianapolis to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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