Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Columbus, OH, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 7298 miles / 11746 kilometers / 6342 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

Distance arrow
7298
Miles
Distance arrow
11746
Kilometers
Distance arrow
6342
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Shanghai to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7298.472 miles
  • 11745.751 kilometers
  • 6342.198 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
  • 7284.138 miles
  • 11722.684 kilometers
  • 6329.743 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Columbus generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W