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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 7051 miles / 11348 kilometers / 6127 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7051.175 miles
  • 11347.766 kilometers
  • 6127.304 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
  • 7036.706 miles
  • 11324.481 kilometers
  • 6114.730 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 13 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Grand Rapids generates about 862 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 862 kilograms equals 1 901 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W