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How far is Panama City from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 9343 miles / 15036 kilometers / 8119 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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8119
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 11 min
CO2 emission
1 200 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9342.817 miles
  • 15035.806 kilometers
  • 8118.686 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
  • 9334.769 miles
  • 15022.855 kilometers
  • 8111.693 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 18 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Panama City generates about 1 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 200 kilograms equals 2 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W