How far is Charleston, SC, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 7801 miles / 12555 kilometers / 6779 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7801.260 miles
- 12554.910 kilometers
- 6779.109 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- 7787.697 miles
- 12533.083 kilometers
- 6767.323 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Charleston generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |