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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 6587 miles / 10601 kilometers / 5724 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6587.344 miles
  • 10601.303 kilometers
  • 5724.246 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
  • 6574.421 miles
  • 10580.504 kilometers
  • 5713.015 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Palm Springs generates about 797 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 797 kilograms equals 1 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W