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How far is Lexington, KY, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 7377 miles / 11872 kilometers / 6410 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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6410
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Distance from Shanghai to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7377.004 miles
  • 11872.138 kilometers
  • 6410.442 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
  • 7362.832 miles
  • 11849.330 kilometers
  • 6398.126 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 14 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lexington generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W