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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 7305 miles / 11756 kilometers / 6348 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7304.896 miles
  • 11756.090 kilometers
  • 6347.781 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
  • 7290.488 miles
  • 11732.902 kilometers
  • 6335.260 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Pittsburgh generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 980 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Pittsburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W