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How far is Shanghai from Catania?

The distance between Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5735 miles / 9229 kilometers / 4983 nautical miles.

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Catania to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5734.693 miles
  • 9229.094 kilometers
  • 4983.312 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
  • 5722.694 miles
  • 9209.784 kilometers
  • 4972.885 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 Catania to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Catania to Shanghai generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Catania to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″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