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How far is Shanghai from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6790 miles / 10928 kilometers / 5901 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6790.457 miles
  • 10928.181 kilometers
  • 5900.746 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
  • 6777.337 miles
  • 10907.067 kilometers
  • 5889.345 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 Phoenix to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Shanghai generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 820 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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