How far is Shanghai from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6593 miles / 10610 kilometers / 5729 nautical miles.
San Diego International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Shanghai. 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 San Diego to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from San Diego to Shanghai 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 San Diego to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |