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How far is Modesto, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 6226 miles / 10021 kilometers / 5411 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6226.467 miles
  • 10020.528 kilometers
  • 5410.652 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
  • 6213.605 miles
  • 9999.828 kilometers
  • 5399.475 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Modesto generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 648 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W