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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 6501 miles / 10463 kilometers / 5649 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6501.241 miles
  • 10462.733 kilometers
  • 5649.424 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
  • 6488.444 miles
  • 10442.139 kilometers
  • 5638.304 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Long Beach generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W