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How far is Shanghai from Honolulu, HI?

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4926 miles / 7927 kilometers / 4280 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4925.638 miles
  • 7927.046 kilometers
  • 4280.262 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
  • 4917.498 miles
  • 7913.946 kilometers
  • 4273.189 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 Honolulu to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Shanghai generates about 574 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 574 kilograms equals 1 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″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

Airlines flying from Honolulu (HNL) to Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines