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How far is Shanghai from Dallas, TX?

The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7363 miles / 11849 kilometers / 6398 nautical miles.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Dallas to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7362.549 miles
  • 11848.875 kilometers
  • 6397.880 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
  • 7349.021 miles
  • 11827.103 kilometers
  • 6386.125 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 Dallas to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Dallas to Shanghai generates about 906 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 906 kilograms equals 1 998 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dallas to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E