How far is Shanghai from Abu Dhabi?
The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4049 miles / 6517 kilometers / 3519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA) is 6236 miles / 10036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 27 minutes.
Abu Dhabi International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4049.168 miles
- 6516.505 kilometers
- 3518.631 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- 4042.008 miles
- 6504.981 kilometers
- 3512.409 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 Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Abu Dhabi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | AUH |
| ICAO Code: | OMAA |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |