How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6485 miles / 10436 kilometers / 5635 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6484.551 miles
- 10435.872 kilometers
- 5634.920 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- 6471.760 miles
- 10415.288 kilometers
- 5623.806 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles generates about 783 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 783 kilograms equals 1 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Air China |
| American Airlines |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Hainan Airlines |
| United Airlines |