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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 7659 miles / 12326 kilometers / 6656 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7659.052 miles
  • 12326.049 kilometers
  • 6655.534 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
  • 7645.366 miles
  • 12304.024 kilometers
  • 6643.641 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Atlanta generates about 949 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 949 kilograms equals 2 092 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W