How far is Shanghai from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7424 miles / 11948 kilometers / 6452 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7424.317 miles
- 11948.280 kilometers
- 6451.555 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- 7409.927 miles
- 11925.121 kilometers
- 6439.050 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai generates about 915 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 915 kilograms equals 2 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |