How far is Assab from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 5127 miles / 8251 kilometers / 4455 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5127.037 miles
• 8251.167 kilometers
• 4455.274 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

• 5120.630 miles
• 8240.855 kilometers
• 4449.706 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Assab International Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Assab?

The time difference between Shanghai and Assab is 5 hours. Assab is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Assab generates about 600 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 600 kilograms equals 1 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Assab International Airport
City:	Assab
Country:	Eritrea
IATA Code:	ASA
ICAO Code:	HHSB
Coordinates:	13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E