How far is Wilmington, DE, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) is 7435 miles / 11965 kilometers / 6461 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
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Distance from Shanghai to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7434.974 miles
- 11965.431 kilometers
- 6460.816 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- 7420.591 miles
- 11942.283 kilometers
- 6448.317 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 Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wilmington Airport (Delaware) is 14 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Wilmington generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 021 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG).
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 | Wilmington Airport (Delaware) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, DE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILG |
| ICAO Code: | KILG |
| Coordinates: | 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W |