How far is Houston, TX, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 7573 miles / 12188 kilometers / 6581 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7573.163 miles
- 12187.824 kilometers
- 6580.898 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- 7559.986 miles
- 12166.617 kilometers
- 6569.448 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Houston?
The time difference between Shanghai and Houston is 14 hours. Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Houston generates about 936 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 936 kilograms equals 2 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |