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How far is Anchorage, AK, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 4308 miles / 6933 kilometers / 3743 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4307.751 miles
  • 6932.654 kilometers
  • 3743.334 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
  • 4299.039 miles
  • 6918.632 kilometers
  • 3735.762 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 Shanghai to Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Anchorage generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 091 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W