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How far is Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 4077 miles / 6562 kilometers / 3543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 6296 miles / 10132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 4 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4077.143 miles
  • 6561.525 kilometers
  • 3542.940 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
  • 4069.931 miles
  • 6549.919 kilometers
  • 3536.673 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 Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 8 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi generates about 466 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 466 kilograms equals 1 027 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 Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

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 Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Etihad Airways
Hainan Airlines