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How far is Wilmington, DE, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) is 7432 miles / 11961 kilometers / 6458 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)

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Distance from Shanghai to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7432.016 miles
  • 11960.671 kilometers
  • 6458.245 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
  • 7417.645 miles
  • 11937.542 kilometers
  • 6445.757 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wilmington Airport (Delaware) is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Wilmington generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG).

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 Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W