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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 6755 miles / 10872 kilometers / 5870 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6755.441 miles
  • 10871.828 kilometers
  • 5870.318 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
  • 6741.118 miles
  • 10848.777 kilometers
  • 5857.871 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Minneapolis generates about 821 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 821 kilograms equals 1 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W