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How far is Columbus, OH, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 7287 miles / 11728 kilometers / 6333 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7287.373 miles
  • 11727.890 kilometers
  • 6332.554 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
  • 7273.026 miles
  • 11704.801 kilometers
  • 6320.087 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Columbus generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W