How far is Sanming from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 5903 miles / 9499 kilometers / 5129 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from London to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5902.524 miles
- 9499.192 kilometers
- 5129.153 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- 5890.836 miles
- 9480.382 kilometers
- 5118.997 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Shaxian Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Sanming?
The time difference between London and Sanming is 8 hours. Sanming is 8 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from London to Sanming generates about 703 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 703 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
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 | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |