How far is Shanghai from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5498 miles / 8848 kilometers / 4777 nautical miles.
Frankfurt Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5497.810 miles
- 8847.867 kilometers
- 4777.466 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- 5485.525 miles
- 8828.097 kilometers
- 4766.791 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 Frankfurt to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Shanghai generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |