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How far is Shanghai from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6755 miles / 10872 kilometers / 5870 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6755.441 miles
  • 10871.828 kilometers
  • 5870.318 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
  • 6741.118 miles
  • 10848.777 kilometers
  • 5857.871 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 Minneapolis to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai generates about 821 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 821 kilograms equals 1 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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