How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 7427 miles / 11953 kilometers / 6454 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7427.111 miles
- 11952.777 kilometers
- 6453.983 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- 7412.709 miles
- 11929.599 kilometers
- 6441.468 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 018 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |