How far is Shanghai from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7639 miles / 12294 kilometers / 6638 nautical miles.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7639.340 miles
- 12294.326 kilometers
- 6638.405 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- 7625.447 miles
- 12271.968 kilometers
- 6626.332 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 Charlotte to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Shanghai generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 086 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Charlotte to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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 |