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How far is Shanghai from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5531 miles / 8901 kilometers / 4806 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5530.626 miles
  • 8900.680 kilometers
  • 4805.983 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
  • 5518.207 miles
  • 8880.694 kilometers
  • 4795.191 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 Amsterdam to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Shanghai generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″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