How far is Columbia, SC, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 7712 miles / 12412 kilometers / 6702 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7712.252 miles
• 12411.666 kilometers
• 6701.763 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

• 7698.534 miles
• 12389.590 kilometers
• 6689.843 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Columbia?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Columbia generates about 957 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 957 kilograms equals 2 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W