How far is Washington D.C. from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7453 miles / 11994 kilometers / 6476 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7452.692 miles
- 11993.945 kilometers
- 6476.212 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- 7438.394 miles
- 11970.935 kilometers
- 6463.788 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Washington D.C. generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
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City: | Shanghai |
Country: | China |
IATA Code: | PVG |
ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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City: | Washington D.C. |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | IAD |
ICAO Code: | KIAD |
Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |