Distance from HOU to Shanghai
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Shanghai (SHA) is 12,242.28 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 14h 54min. Similar flight routes: HOU → PVG , HOU → HGH , HOU → NGB , HOU → NKG , IAH → SHA
Bearing: 270.74° (W)The initial bearing on the course from HOU to Shanghai is 270.74° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 61.77868,-165.5011The geographic midpoint between HOU and Shanghai is in 6,105.45 km distance between both points in a bearing of 270.74°. It is located in United States of America, Alaska, Unorganized Borough.
Distance: 12,210.90 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between HOU and Shanghai is 12,210.90 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between HOU and Shanghai is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 13hThe time difference between HOU (America/Chicago) and Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) is 13 hours. This means that it is now 21:50 (08.06.2024) in HOU and 10:50 (09.06.2024) in Shanghai.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between HOU and Shanghai, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.