How far is Washington D.C. from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7456 miles / 12000 kilometers / 6479 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7456.452 miles
- 11999.997 kilometers
- 6479.480 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- 7442.143 miles
- 11976.968 kilometers
- 6467.045 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Washington D.C. generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 028 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |