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How far is Shanghai from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7235 miles / 11643 kilometers / 6287 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7234.628 miles
  • 11643.005 kilometers
  • 6286.720 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
  • 7220.553 miles
  • 11620.353 kilometers
  • 6274.489 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 Ponta Delgada to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Shanghai generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 958 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″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