How far is New York, NY, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 7395 miles / 11900 kilometers / 6426 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7394.571 miles
- 11900.409 kilometers
- 6425.707 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- 7380.099 miles
- 11877.118 kilometers
- 6413.131 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
The time difference between Shanghai and New York is 13 hours. New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
On average, flying from Shanghai to New York generates about 911 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 911 kilograms equals 2 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |