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How far is Damascus from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 4840 miles / 7790 kilometers / 4206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Damascus (DAM) is 6068 miles / 9765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 5 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Damascus International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Damascus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4840.371 miles
  • 7789.821 kilometers
  • 4206.167 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
  • 4830.487 miles
  • 7773.915 kilometers
  • 4197.578 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 Damascus?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Damascus International Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Damascus generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 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 Damascus

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

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 Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E