How far is Oakland, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 6169 miles / 9929 kilometers / 5361 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6169.336 miles
• 9928.583 kilometers
• 5361.006 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

• 6156.555 miles
• 9908.015 kilometers
• 5349.900 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Oakland?

The time difference between Shanghai and Oakland is 16 hours. Oakland is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Oakland generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

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	Oakland International Airport
City:	Oakland, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	OAK
ICAO Code:	KOAK
Coordinates:	37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W