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How far is Shanghai from Madurai?

The distance between Madurai (Madurai Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3136 miles / 5047 kilometers / 2725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madurai (IXM) to Shanghai (SHA) is 4371 miles / 7034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 54 minutes.

Madurai Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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3136
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5047
Kilometers
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2725
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 26 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
351 kg

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Distance from Madurai to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3136.119 miles
  • 5047.095 kilometers
  • 2725.213 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
  • 3135.297 miles
  • 5045.772 kilometers
  • 2724.499 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 Madurai to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Madurai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Madurai to Shanghai generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madurai to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Madurai Airport
City: Madurai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXM
ICAO Code: VOMD
Coordinates: 9°50′4″N, 78°5′36″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