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How far is Shanghai from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7064 miles / 11368 kilometers / 6138 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7063.895 miles
  • 11368.237 kilometers
  • 6138.357 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
  • 7049.489 miles
  • 11345.054 kilometers
  • 6125.839 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 Chicago to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Shanghai generates about 864 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 864 kilograms equals 1 904 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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