How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6502 miles / 10464 kilometers / 5650 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6501.930 miles
- 10463.842 kilometers
- 5650.022 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- 6489.106 miles
- 10443.203 kilometers
- 5638.879 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |