How far is Shanghai from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7241 miles / 11653 kilometers / 6292 nautical miles.
Indianapolis International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 7240.908 miles
- 11653.112 kilometers
- 6292.177 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- 7226.606 miles
- 11630.095 kilometers
- 6279.749 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai generates about 889 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 889 kilograms equals 1 960 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |