How far is Shanghai from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7350 miles / 11829 kilometers / 6387 nautical miles.
Louisville International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7350.370 miles
- 11829.274 kilometers
- 6387.297 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- 7336.183 miles
- 11806.442 kilometers
- 6374.968 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 Louisville to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Louisville to Shanghai generates about 905 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 905 kilograms equals 1 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Louisville to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |