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How far is Shanghai from Honolulu, HI?

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4952 miles / 7969 kilometers / 4303 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 4951.650 miles
  • 7968.909 kilometers
  • 4302.867 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
  • 4943.464 miles
  • 7955.734 kilometers
  • 4295.753 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Honolulu to Shanghai generates about 578 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 578 kilograms equals 1 273 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 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