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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 6849 miles / 11023 kilometers / 5952 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6849.170 miles
  • 11022.671 kilometers
  • 5951.766 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
  • 6835.095 miles
  • 11000.019 kilometers
  • 5939.535 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 13 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Grand Island generates about 834 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 834 kilograms equals 1 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W