How far is Richmond, VA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7550 miles / 12150 kilometers / 6561 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7549.712 miles
• 12150.084 kilometers
• 6560.520 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

• 7535.560 miles
• 12127.308 kilometers
• 6548.222 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Richmond?

The time difference between Shanghai and Richmond is 13 hours. Richmond is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Richmond generates about 933 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 933 kilograms equals 2 057 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Richmond

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

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W