How far is Shanghai from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5609 miles / 9027 kilometers / 4874 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 5609.080 miles
- 9026.940 kilometers
- 4874.158 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- 5596.408 miles
- 9006.545 kilometers
- 4863.145 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai generates about 664 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 664 kilograms equals 1 464 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |