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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 6353 miles / 10224 kilometers / 5521 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6353.147 miles
  • 10224.399 kilometers
  • 5520.734 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
  • 6340.421 miles
  • 10203.918 kilometers
  • 5509.675 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 Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Santa Maria generates about 765 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 765 kilograms equals 1 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

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 Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W