How far is Chicago, IL, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7079 miles / 11393 kilometers / 6152 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7079.269 miles
- 11392.979 kilometers
- 6151.716 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- 7064.869 miles
- 11369.805 kilometers
- 6139.203 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 13 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chicago?
The time difference between Shanghai and Chicago is 14 hours. Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Chicago generates about 866 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 866 kilograms equals 1 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |