How far is Shanghai from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7427 miles / 11953 kilometers / 6454 nautical miles.
Philadelphia International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 7427.111 miles
- 11952.777 kilometers
- 6453.983 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- 7412.709 miles
- 11929.599 kilometers
- 6441.468 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 Hongqiao 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 018 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |