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How far is State College, PA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 7321 miles / 11782 kilometers / 6362 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7321.005 miles
  • 11782.015 kilometers
  • 6361.779 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
  • 7306.552 miles
  • 11758.755 kilometers
  • 6349.220 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to University Park Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Shanghai to State College generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W