How far is Shanghai from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5744 miles / 9244 kilometers / 4991 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5743.838 miles
• 9243.811 kilometers
• 4991.259 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

• 5730.953 miles
• 9223.075 kilometers
• 4980.062 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 London to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?

The time difference between London and Shanghai is 8 hours. Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from London to Shanghai generates about 682 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 682 kilograms equals 1 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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