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How far is Baltimore, MD, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 7453 miles / 11995 kilometers / 6477 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Baltimore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7453.150 miles
  • 11994.682 kilometers
  • 6476.610 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
  • 7438.816 miles
  • 11971.613 kilometers
  • 6464.154 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 Baltimore?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Baltimore generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 027 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Baltimore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).

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 Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W