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How far is Shanghai from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7305 miles / 11756 kilometers / 6348 nautical miles.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7304.896 miles
  • 11756.090 kilometers
  • 6347.781 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
  • 7290.488 miles
  • 11732.902 kilometers
  • 6335.260 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 Pittsburgh to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Shanghai generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 980 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pittsburgh to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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