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How far is Shanghai from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6712 miles / 10802 kilometers / 5833 nautical miles.

Denver International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6712.099 miles
  • 10802.076 kilometers
  • 5832.654 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
  • 6698.303 miles
  • 10779.874 kilometers
  • 5820.666 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 Denver to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 13 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Denver to Shanghai generates about 815 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 815 kilograms equals 1 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Denver to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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