How far is Shanghai from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6610 miles / 10638 kilometers / 5744 nautical miles.
San Diego International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6610.183 miles
- 10638.058 kilometers
- 5744.092 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- 6597.381 miles
- 10617.455 kilometers
- 5732.967 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 San Diego to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Shanghai generates about 800 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 800 kilograms equals 1 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Diego to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |