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How far is Shanghai from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 8042 miles / 12942 kilometers / 6988 nautical miles.

Mexico City International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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8042
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6988
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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 004 kg

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Distance from Mexico City to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8041.598 miles
  • 12941.698 kilometers
  • 6987.958 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
  • 8030.144 miles
  • 12923.265 kilometers
  • 6978.005 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 Mexico City to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Shanghai generates about 1 004 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 004 kilograms equals 2 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mexico City to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W
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