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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 6570 miles / 10574 kilometers / 5709 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6570.348 miles
  • 10573.950 kilometers
  • 5709.476 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
  • 6557.456 miles
  • 10553.203 kilometers
  • 5698.274 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 12 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Palm Springs generates about 795 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 795 kilograms equals 1 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W