How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 7409 miles / 11924 kilometers / 6438 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7409.068 miles
- 11923.739 kilometers
- 6438.304 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- 7394.643 miles
- 11900.524 kilometers
- 6425.769 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wings Field is 14 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia generates about 913 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 913 kilograms equals 2 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |