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How far is Bluefield, WV, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Bluefield (Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)) is 7500 miles / 12069 kilometers / 6517 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)

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Distance from Shanghai to Bluefield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Bluefield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7499.512 miles
  • 12069.294 kilometers
  • 6516.897 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
  • 7485.379 miles
  • 12046.550 kilometers
  • 6504.617 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 Bluefield?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bluefield generates about 926 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 926 kilograms equals 2 041 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Bluefield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Mercer County Airport (West Virginia) (BLF).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Mercer County Airport (West Virginia)
City: Bluefield, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLF
ICAO Code: KBLF
Coordinates: 37°17′44″N, 81°12′27″W