How far is Shanghai from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5722 miles / 9208 kilometers / 4972 nautical miles.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5721.732 miles
- 9208.235 kilometers
- 4972.049 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- 5709.058 miles
- 9187.838 kilometers
- 4961.036 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 Seattle to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Shanghai?
The time difference between Seattle and Shanghai is 16 hours. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Seattle to Shanghai generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (PVG)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |