How far is Shanghai from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7636 miles / 12289 kilometers / 6636 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7636.121 miles
- 12289.146 kilometers
- 6635.608 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- 7622.149 miles
- 12266.659 kilometers
- 6623.466 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 Raleigh to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Shanghai?
The time difference between Raleigh and Shanghai is 13 hours. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Shanghai generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 085 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |