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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 7416 miles / 11935 kilometers / 6444 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia 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)
  • 7416.192 miles
  • 11935.205 kilometers
  • 6444.495 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
  • 7401.771 miles
  • 11911.996 kilometers
  • 6431.963 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 015 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W