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How far is Aqaba from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Aqaba (King Hussein International Airport) is 5033 miles / 8100 kilometers / 4374 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 6188 miles / 9959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 6 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – King Hussein International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Aqaba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5033.374 miles
  • 8100.431 kilometers
  • 4373.883 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
  • 5023.588 miles
  • 8084.682 kilometers
  • 4365.379 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 Shanghai to Aqaba?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Hussein International Airport is 10 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Aqaba generates about 588 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 588 kilograms equals 1 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Aqaba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination King Hussein International Airport
City: Aqaba
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AQJ
ICAO Code: OJAQ
Coordinates: 29°36′41″N, 35°1′5″E