How far is Chicago, IL, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7072 miles / 11382 kilometers / 6146 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7072.385 miles
- 11381.900 kilometers
- 6145.734 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- 7058.003 miles
- 11358.756 kilometers
- 6133.237 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 13 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chicago?
The time difference between Shanghai and Chicago is 13 hours. Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Chicago generates about 865 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 865 kilograms equals 1 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |