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How far is Shanghai from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7801 miles / 12555 kilometers / 6779 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7801.260 miles
  • 12554.910 kilometers
  • 6779.109 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
  • 7787.697 miles
  • 12533.083 kilometers
  • 6767.323 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 Charleston to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Charleston to Shanghai generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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