How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 7424 miles / 11948 kilometers / 6452 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7424.317 miles
- 11948.280 kilometers
- 6451.555 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- 7409.927 miles
- 11925.121 kilometers
- 6439.050 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia generates about 915 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 915 kilograms equals 2 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |