How far is Shanghai from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5625 miles / 9053 kilometers / 4888 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5625.318 miles
- 9053.071 kilometers
- 4888.267 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- 5612.623 miles
- 9032.641 kilometers
- 4877.236 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai generates about 666 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 666 kilograms equals 1 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |