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How far is Shanghai from Jebel Ali?

The distance between Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4007 miles / 6449 kilometers / 3482 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jebel Ali (DWC) to Shanghai (SHA) is 6282 miles / 10110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 16 minutes.

Al Maktoum International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Jebel Ali to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4007.258 miles
  • 6449.057 kilometers
  • 3482.212 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
  • 4000.094 miles
  • 6437.527 kilometers
  • 3475.986 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 Jebel Ali to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Al Maktoum International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Jebel Ali to Shanghai generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jebel Ali to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″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