How far is Decatur, IL, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 7168 miles / 11535 kilometers / 6229 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7167.658 miles
• 11535.228 kilometers
• 6228.525 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

• 7153.404 miles
• 11512.287 kilometers
• 6216.138 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Decatur Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Decatur?

The time difference between Shanghai and Decatur is 13 hours. Decatur is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Decatur generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 937 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Decatur

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

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	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W