How far is Shanghai from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2899 miles / 4666 kilometers / 2519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai (SHA) is 4191 miles / 6744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 20 minutes.
Chennai International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2899.062 miles
- 4665.588 kilometers
- 2519.216 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- 2897.527 miles
- 4663.118 kilometers
- 2517.883 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 Chennai to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Chennai to Shanghai generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″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 |