How far is Richmond, VA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7554 miles / 12156 kilometers / 6564 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7553.634 miles
- 12156.396 kilometers
- 6563.929 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- 7539.471 miles
- 12133.603 kilometers
- 6551.621 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Richmond?
The time difference between Shanghai and Richmond is 13 hours. Richmond is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Richmond generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |