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How far is Monterey, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 6218 miles / 10008 kilometers / 5404 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6218.412 miles
  • 10007.564 kilometers
  • 5403.653 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
  • 6205.689 miles
  • 9987.089 kilometers
  • 5392.597 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Monterey generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W