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How far is Shanghai from Amman?

The distance between Amman (Amman Civil Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4884 miles / 7859 kilometers / 4244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amman (ADJ) to Shanghai (SHA) is 5954 miles / 9582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 56 minutes.

Amman Civil Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Amman to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4883.524 miles
  • 7859.270 kilometers
  • 4243.666 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
  • 4873.708 miles
  • 7843.472 kilometers
  • 4235.136 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 Amman to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Amman Civil Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Amman to Shanghai generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amman to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Amman Civil Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: ADJ
ICAO Code: OJAM
Coordinates: 31°58′21″N, 35°59′29″E
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E