How far is Shanghai from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7666 miles / 12338 kilometers / 6662 nautical miles.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7666.410 miles
- 12337.891 kilometers
- 6661.928 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- 7652.716 miles
- 12315.853 kilometers
- 6650.029 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 Atlanta to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Shanghai?
The time difference between Atlanta and Shanghai is 12 hours. Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Shanghai generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 094 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Atlanta to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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 |