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How far is New York, NY, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 7382 miles / 11880 kilometers / 6415 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7382.038 miles
  • 11880.239 kilometers
  • 6414.816 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
  • 7367.568 miles
  • 11856.951 kilometers
  • 6402.241 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 14 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to New York generates about 909 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 909 kilograms equals 2 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W