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How far is Dresden from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 5285 miles / 8506 kilometers / 4593 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5285.491 miles
  • 8506.173 kilometers
  • 4592.966 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
  • 5273.710 miles
  • 8487.214 kilometers
  • 4582.729 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dresden Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dresden generates about 621 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 621 kilograms equals 1 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E