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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 7396 miles / 11902 kilometers / 6427 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Shanghai to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7395.782 miles
  • 11902.358 kilometers
  • 6426.759 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
  • 7381.363 miles
  • 11879.153 kilometers
  • 6414.229 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 14 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lancaster generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W