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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 6915 miles / 11129 kilometers / 6009 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6915.455 miles
  • 11129.346 kilometers
  • 6009.366 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
  • 6901.151 miles
  • 11106.325 kilometers
  • 5996.936 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 Shanghai to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 13 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Waterloo generates about 843 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 843 kilograms equals 1 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W