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How far is Shanghai from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4407 miles / 7093 kilometers / 3830 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Shanghai (SHA) is 5421 miles / 8725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 49 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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4407
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Distance from Baghdad to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4407.195 miles
  • 7092.693 kilometers
  • 3829.748 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
  • 4398.169 miles
  • 7078.166 kilometers
  • 3821.904 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 Baghdad to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Shanghai generates about 508 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 508 kilograms equals 1 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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