How far is San Jose, CA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 6198 miles / 9974 kilometers / 5386 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6197.542 miles
- 9973.977 kilometers
- 5385.517 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- 6184.755 miles
- 9953.398 kilometers
- 5374.405 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Jose?
The time difference between Shanghai and San Jose is 16 hours. San Jose is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Shanghai to San Jose generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |