How far is Raleigh, NC, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 7631 miles / 12282 kilometers / 6631 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7631.372 miles
- 12281.502 kilometers
- 6631.481 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- 7617.408 miles
- 12259.030 kilometers
- 6619.346 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 14 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Raleigh?
The time difference between Shanghai and Raleigh is 13 hours. Raleigh is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Raleigh generates about 945 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 945 kilograms equals 2 083 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |