How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 7406 miles / 11919 kilometers / 6436 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7406.299 miles
- 11919.283 kilometers
- 6435.898 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- 7391.886 miles
- 11896.088 kilometers
- 6423.374 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wings Field is 14 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia generates about 913 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 913 kilograms equals 2 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |