How far is Boston, MA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 7308 miles / 11761 kilometers / 6350 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7307.684 miles
• 11760.577 kilometers
• 6350.204 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

• 7293.086 miles
• 11737.085 kilometers
• 6337.519 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Logan International Airport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Boston?

The time difference between Shanghai and Boston is 13 hours. Boston is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Boston generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 981 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Boston

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

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Logan International Airport
City:	Boston, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BOS
ICAO Code:	KBOS
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W