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How far is Shanghai from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6763 miles / 10885 kilometers / 5877 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6763.337 miles
  • 10884.535 kilometers
  • 5877.179 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
  • 6748.990 miles
  • 10861.446 kilometers
  • 5864.712 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 Minneapolis to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Shanghai generates about 822 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 822 kilograms equals 1 811 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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