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How far is Shanghai from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6424 miles / 10339 kilometers / 5582 nautical miles.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6424.083 miles
  • 10338.560 kilometers
  • 5582.376 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
  • 6410.586 miles
  • 10316.838 kilometers
  • 5570.647 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 Salt Lake City to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 12 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Shanghai generates about 775 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 775 kilograms equals 1 708 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salt Lake City to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W
Destination 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