How far is San Diego, CA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 6593 miles / 10610 kilometers / 5729 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6592.726 miles
- 10609.964 kilometers
- 5728.922 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- 6579.955 miles
- 10589.412 kilometers
- 5717.825 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Shanghai to San Diego generates about 798 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 798 kilograms equals 1 759 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |