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How far is Charleston, WV, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 7417 miles / 11937 kilometers / 6445 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Yeager Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7417.110 miles
  • 11936.682 kilometers
  • 6445.293 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
  • 7402.886 miles
  • 11913.790 kilometers
  • 6432.932 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yeager Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Yeager Airport (CRW)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Charleston generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 015 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Yeager Airport (CRW).

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 Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W