How far is Shanghai from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5755 miles / 9262 kilometers / 5001 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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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)- 5755.266 miles
- 9262.203 kilometers
- 5001.190 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- 5742.362 miles
- 9241.436 kilometers
- 4989.976 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 Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 23 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from London to Shanghai generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 507 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)
| Air China |
| British Airways |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |