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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 7414 miles / 11931 kilometers / 6442 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia 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)
  • 7413.512 miles
  • 11930.891 kilometers
  • 6442.166 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
  • 7399.103 miles
  • 11907.702 kilometers
  • 6429.645 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 014 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W