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How far is Chicago, IL, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 7057 miles / 11357 kilometers / 6132 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7057.001 miles
  • 11357.142 kilometers
  • 6132.366 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
  • 7042.614 miles
  • 11333.989 kilometers
  • 6119.864 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 13 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chicago generates about 863 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 863 kilograms equals 1 902 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Chicago (ORD)

Air China
American Airlines
Hainan Airlines
United Airlines