How far is Shanghai from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7395 miles / 11900 kilometers / 6426 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from New York to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7394.571 miles
- 11900.409 kilometers
- 6425.707 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- 7380.099 miles
- 11877.118 kilometers
- 6413.131 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 New York to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from New York to Shanghai generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |