How far is Shanghai from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 8069 miles / 12986 kilometers / 7012 nautical miles.

Distance from Tampa to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8069.379 miles
• 12986.407 kilometers
• 7012.099 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

• 8056.610 miles
• 12965.858 kilometers
• 7001.003 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 Tampa to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 15 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Shanghai?

The time difference between Tampa and Shanghai is 13 hours. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Tampa.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Tampa to Shanghai generates about 1 009 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 009 kilograms equals 2 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tampa to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin	Tampa International Airport
City:	Tampa, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	TPA
ICAO Code:	KTPA
Coordinates:	27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W

Destination	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E