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How far is Shanghai from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7433 miles / 11962 kilometers / 6459 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7433.074 miles
  • 11962.373 kilometers
  • 6459.165 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
  • 7419.242 miles
  • 11940.113 kilometers
  • 6447.145 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 Memphis to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Memphis to Shanghai generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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