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How far is Shanghai from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7442 miles / 11977 kilometers / 6467 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7442.171 miles
  • 11977.014 kilometers
  • 6467.070 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
  • 7428.327 miles
  • 11954.733 kilometers
  • 6455.040 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 Memphis to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Memphis to Shanghai generates about 918 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 918 kilograms equals 2 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E