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How far is Cherbourg from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 5874 miles / 9454 kilometers / 5105 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5874.292 miles
  • 9453.757 kilometers
  • 5104.621 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
  • 5861.195 miles
  • 9432.679 kilometers
  • 5093.239 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Cherbourg generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W