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How far is Shanghai from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7057 miles / 11357 kilometers / 6132 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7057.001 miles
  • 11357.142 kilometers
  • 6132.366 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
  • 7042.614 miles
  • 11333.989 kilometers
  • 6119.864 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 Chicago to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 13 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Shanghai generates about 863 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 863 kilograms equals 1 902 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Shanghai (PVG)

Air China
American Airlines
Hainan Airlines
United Airlines