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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 7534 miles / 12125 kilometers / 6547 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7534.054 miles
  • 12124.884 kilometers
  • 6546.914 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
  • 7519.913 miles
  • 12102.127 kilometers
  • 6534.626 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 14 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lynchburg generates about 931 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 931 kilograms equals 2 052 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W