How far is San Francisco, CA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 6150 miles / 9898 kilometers / 5344 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6150.278 miles
- 9897.913 kilometers
- 5344.446 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- 6137.551 miles
- 9877.431 kilometers
- 5333.386 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Shanghai to San Francisco generates about 737 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 737 kilograms equals 1 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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 | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Air China |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |