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How far is Reno, NV, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 6174 miles / 9936 kilometers / 5365 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6173.666 miles
  • 9935.553 kilometers
  • 5364.769 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
  • 6160.708 miles
  • 9914.698 kilometers
  • 5353.509 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Reno generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W